Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phuthong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruz scores with a hook.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Phuthong punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz staying out of range there.
Phuthong misses with a low kick.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Phuthong is looking to counter punch.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Cruz slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.
A cross from Cruz lands.
Cruz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Phuthong. That snapped Cruz's head back.
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Jab from Cruz.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong cracks Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phuthong at a distance.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Phuthong tries to move into range but Cruz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.#CL#
Phuthong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Phuthong working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
Cruz tries to break free but Phuthong pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Phuthong.
Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards. #T3#
Phuthong blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cruz.
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage.
Cruz lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Phuthong tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Phuthong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phuthong.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Phuthong's belly button to the back.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong connects with an inside leg kick.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Phuthong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz catches Phuthong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Phuthong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong lands with a cross.
Cruz swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the head.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Phuthong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
A jab lands there for Phuthong.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Cruz throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Phuthong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Phuthong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cruz under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Cruz.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Phuthong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Phuthong lands a head shot.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Cruz.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
A left lands for Phuthong.#T3#
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phuthong lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz lands with a good body shot.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Cruz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
Phuthong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Phuthong cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz walks into a left hand.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Phuthong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Phuthong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Phuthong settles back down.
Cruz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Phuthong closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage. #BC#
Phuthong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Phuthong's head.
Phuthong throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz cracks Phuthong with an open hand slap.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Phuthong stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz clobbers Phuthong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Cruz moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Phuthong swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Phuthong catches Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Phuthong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phuthong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz misses with a hook.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phuthong with a body shot.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Phuthong jabs Cruz right on the nose. Cruz blinks but takes it well.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Cruz misses.
Phuthong swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Cruz.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phuthong's head.
A left and a right from Phuthong both land. Nice combination.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Cruz.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Phuthong. #T3#
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into range.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz takes one on the button.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Cruz lunges at Phuthong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phuthong's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A big right from Cruz misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Phuthong jabs at Cruz's body.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Phuthong connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pablo Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phuthong staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phuthong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Our winner, Eh Phuthong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
O Rally moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
O Rally misses with a straight right.
O Rally fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
No luck for O Rally with that takedown attempt.
O Rally stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phuthong with a hook.
O Rally steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to O Rally's body. O Rally takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Rally.
O Rally cracks Phuthong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Rally looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
Phuthong slips a jab and a cross from O Rally.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but O Rally is just out of range.
A big left from O Rally misses.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. O Rally was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Rally moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
O Rally is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but O Rally moved out of range.#T1#
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from O Rally misses.
O Rally scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from O Rally. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Phuthong does it's job there.
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Rally.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Rally.
O Rally throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but O Rally is out of range.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Rally's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Rally duly obliges.
O Rally on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Rally throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but O Rally moved out of range.
O Rally pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
O Rally wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Rally takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Rally uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
A jab from Phuthong misses. #T2#
Phuthong throws a hook but O Rally avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Phuthong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Rally cracks a nice hook into Phuthong's ribs.
Phuthong connects with a nice looking jab.
O Rally tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phuthong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Rally somewhat.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Rally connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phuthong. Phuthong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong lands with a straight right. O Rally didn't see that one coming.
Phuthong swings for the body but O Rally moves out of range.
O Rally chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Rally moves away.#CL2#
Phuthong has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Rally has Phuthong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phuthong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean O Rally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phuthong.
O Rally swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Phuthong lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Phuthong as the two fighters clinch.
O Rally blocks a body shot from Phuthong. #TD#
Phuthong is fighting off a takedown attempt but O Rally is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Phuthong to the mat. Phuthong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Phuthong throws his legs up looking for a submission but O Rally uses it to pass to side control.
Phuthong stops O Rally from passing to mount. #SUB#
O Rally tries for a kimura but Phuthong is defending well.
Phuthong is trying to control O Rally's posture but O Rally avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
O Rally trying to control the action but Phuthong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
O Rally thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Phuthong throws a hook but O Rally avoids it easily.
O Rally looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Rally.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Rally connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phuthong scrambles back to his feet.
O Rally shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phuthong defends it nicely.
Phuthong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
O Rally really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. O Rally was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Rally scores with a decent looking hook.
O Rally shoots in but Phuthong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Rally attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong moves out of range as O Rally strikes.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Rally slips a jab from Phuthong.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rally. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but O Rally moved out of range nicely.
O Rally is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong throws a jab when O Rally was well out of range.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
O Rally defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rally. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Rally misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but O Rally uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by O Rally.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Rally.
Phuthong misses with a hook. O Rally ducked under it nicely.
O Rally jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Rally slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
O Rally listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. O Rally does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Phuthong backs away, O Rally returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
O Rally misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Phuthong misses with a hook. O Rally ducked under it nicely.
A jab from O Rally misses.
O Rally defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
O Rally throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean O Rally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong lands a jab to O Rally's midsection.
Some wild striking there from O Rally.
O Rally misses the jab.
O Rally uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
O Rally ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong jabs at O Rally's body.
Phuthong throws a jab when O Rally was well out of range.
O Rally misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
O Rally looks to land a combination. Phuthong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Rally was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
O Rally tries to counter with a takedown but Phuthong is quick to defend against it.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but O Rally slips the punch.#T3#
O Rally misses with a straight right.
O Rally walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
O Rally seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from O Rally misses.
A lazy left from O Rally finds it's target.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but O Rally keeps it at a distance.
O Rally misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but O Rally uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - O Rally throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Rally slips a straight right by Phuthong.
It looked like O Rally wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Rally was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
O Rally throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong slips under a jab from O Rally.
Phuthong takes one on the button.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Rally changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Phuthong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Rally avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
O Rally throws a series of punches but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Rally throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phuthong.
O Rally throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Rally misses with a body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook but O Rally avoids it easily.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but O Rally moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and O Rally counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Rally throws a right and a left that Phuthong avoids nicely.
Phuthong tries to work over O Rally's front leg with a kick but O Rally checks it.
O Rally misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
O Rally steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
O Rally looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
O Rally keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Rally tries to counter with a takedown but Phuthong is quick to defend against it.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Rally was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but O Rally ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
O Rally closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
O Rally laying and praying for a moment but Phuthong takes advantage and regains half guard.
O Rally is just content to waste time from the top position. Phuthong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
O Rally has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Phuthong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Rally is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rally trying to control but Phuthong is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Phuthong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Rally is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Phuthong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phuthong keeping moving, preventing O Rally from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Phuthong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. O Rally is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Phuthong.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Rally wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phuthong keeps working.
O Rally tries to move into full mount but can't pass Phuthong's legs.
O Rally wants to control for a moment but Phuthong uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Rally wants to take a breather but Phuthong is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
O Rally is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Rally is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sean O Rally overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phuthong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
O Rally goes for an armbar but Phuthong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Phuthong.
O Rally is trying to control the position but Phuthong postures up.
Sean O Rally has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
O Rally controlling Phuthong's posture.
Phuthong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Rally swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phuthong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean O Rally showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phuthong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
A relieved looking Eh Phuthong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 221: Minoru v Godwin
Date: Feb 09, 2024

#R1#
Denisov throws a wild body kick that Phuthong sees coming a mile off.
Denisov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denisov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Denisov slips a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong takes a swing at Denisov's ribcage but misses.
Denisov shoots in but no luck this time.
Phuthong throws a shot to the body.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phuthong but Phuthong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phuthong swings for the body but Denisov moves out of range.
Denisov stalks Phuthong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Phuthong's face. Phuthong staggers backwards, shaken.
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Phuthong.
Denisov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denisov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phuthong as he avoids it easily.
Eh Phuthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.#CL2#
Denisov instigates a clinch.
Phuthong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Denisov backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Phuthong.
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Denisov jumps into guard, dragging Phuthong to the mat.
Denisov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Phuthong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Phuthong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Denisov wants to control but Phuthong is keeping busy.
Denisov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Phuthong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Denisov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Denisov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Well, if Phuthong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Denisov trying to control from the bottom.
Denisov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Phuthong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Denisov moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Denisov moves into the clinch.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denisov jumps guard but Phuthong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phuthong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phuthong lands an uppercut.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Phuthong holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a punch to the body.
Denisov goes for a takedown attempt but Phuthong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T3#
Denisov dives in for a single leg takedown but Phuthong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Denisov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phuthong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Denisov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Denisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Denisov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phuthong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Denisov throws a one two combo.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Denisov ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
No joy there for Denisov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Denisov is just out of range.
Denisov misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Phuthong.
Denisov throws a nice looking combination but Phuthong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phuthong lands the left hand.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Denisov is just out of range.#T4#
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong throws a head kick but Denisov moves out of range. #CL2#
Denisov gets a clinch.
Phuthong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denisov's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phuthong.
Denisov is working for takedown but Phuthong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Denisov decides to pull guard.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Phuthong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Phuthong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Phuthong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Denisov is looking to improve his position.
Denisov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Denisov scores with a one two! Phuthong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Denisov throws a series of punches but Phuthong avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Phuthong catches Denisov right on the button with a cross.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of Denisov's head.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Phuthong pushes Denisov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denisov. #TD#
Phuthong decides to pull guard.
Denisov throws a big right hand that misses.
Denisov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Denisov wants to pass the guard but Phuthong is keeping the position.
Phuthong keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
Denisov throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB#
Phuthong is looking for a triangle but Denisov pushes his legs off easily.
Phuthong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Phuthong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Denisov is looking to work some ground and pound but Phuthong has wrist control.#SUB#
Phuthong is looking for a triangle but Denisov pushes his legs off easily.
Phuthong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Denisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phuthong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denisov.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Denisov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Denisov trying to control but Phuthong is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Denisov gets to his feet. Phuthong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Denisov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Denisov throws a nice looking combination but Phuthong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Phuthong pushes Denisov up against the cage in a clinch.
Phuthong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denisov can do to turn this around?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Denisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Phuthong breaks the clinch.
Phuthong scores with a jab.#TD2#
Denisov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Phuthong!
Denisov working the ground and pound but Phuthong is defending the strikes.
Phuthong regains half guard, as Denisov was trying to land strikes.
Denisov wants to take a breather but Phuthong is having none of it.
Phuthong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denisov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Phuthong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Denisov.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denisov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Denisov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Denisov throwing strikes but missing.
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuthong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Denisov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Denisov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Denisov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Denisov.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Denisov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denisov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Denisov ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phuthong sprawls well. Phuthong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Denisov gets slowly back to his feet.
Denisov tries to clinch there but Phuthong circles away.
Denisov wants to clinch.
Phuthong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov throws a right and a left that Phuthong avoids nicely.
Denisov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denisov manages to avoid it.
Denisov moves away from the strike by Phuthong. #T1#
Phuthong lands the left hand.
Phuthong blocks a leg kick.
Phuthong leaves Denisov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Denisov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Denisov walks into a jab.
Phuthong scores with a nice head shot.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Phuthong misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Denisov misses.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Denisov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denisov walks into a straight right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong digs a good hook to Denisov's body.
Phuthong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Denisov counters with a three punch combo that has Phuthong backing up. Phuthong nods at Denisov to acknowledge the strikes.
Phuthong misses with a body kick.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the head.
Denisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Denisov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phuthong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Denisov.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Denisov counters by clinching up.
Denisov prevents a body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong digs a right hand into Denisov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Denisov's gas tank.
Phuthong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Denisov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Phuthong jumps guard.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denisov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Phuthong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Phuthong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denisov is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Denisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phuthong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denisov.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Denisov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Denisov landing some decent shots from guard.
Denis Denisov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Phuthong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phuthong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Denisov with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Phuthong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Denisov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Denisov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Denisov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denisov working some strikes from top position.
Denisov distracts Phuthong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Phuthong keeps moving.
Denisov chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phuthong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
A victorious Eh Phuthong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 215: Ihantala v Fleshou
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bloodaxe.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
Phuthong throws a hook but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Bloodaxe is looking for the big counter here.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe scores with a nice strike.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Bloodaxe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloodaxe throws a head kick that misses.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloodaxe.
Phuthong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phuthong throws a hook but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Phuthong scores with a nice strike.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloodaxe feints a counter leg kick.
Bloodaxe walks into a jab.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Bloodaxe saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Bloodaxe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phuthong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
A countering left hand to the body from Bloodaxe misses.
Phuthong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bloodaxe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bloodaxe looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Bloodaxe walks into a left hand.
Bloodaxe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phuthong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Phuthong has Bloodaxe up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloodaxe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bloodaxe.
Phuthong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Bloodaxe blocks an uppercut.
Bloodaxe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Phuthong.
Bloodaxe fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Phuthong jumps into guard, dragging Bloodaxe to the mat. #SUB#
Bloodaxe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodaxe wanted to stand there but Phuthong had control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Phuthong looking for a guillotine here but Bloodaxe defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Phuthong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bloodaxe defends it easily.#T3#
Bloodaxe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Bloodaxe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Phuthong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bloodaxe lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.
It looked like Phuthong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bloodaxe.#CL#
Phuthong moves into range and clinches up with Bloodaxe.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloodaxe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe gets through Phuthong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe lands a shot to the body.
Phuthong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phuthong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bloodaxe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Bloodaxe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Bloodaxe avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage.
Phuthong scores with a hook to the body.
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Bloodaxe controls the action.
Bloodaxe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gunnar Bloodaxe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Phuthong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bloodaxe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bloodaxe tries a body shot but Phuthong blocks it.
Bloodaxe throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloodaxe.
Phuthong prevents a body shot from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bloodaxe.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Bloodaxe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Bloodaxe avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe - that landed with a thud.
Bloodaxe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to pull guard but Bloodaxe won't allow it.
Bloodaxe lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Bloodaxe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phuthong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bloodaxe.
Phuthong slowing the pace effectively.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bloodaxe as Phuthong tries to tie him up.
Bloodaxe lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bloodaxe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bloodaxe's elbow. #TD#
Phuthong decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Phuthong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bloodaxe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Phuthong.#SU2#
Bloodaxe stands up. #T2#
Bloodaxe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Phuthong coming out on top.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Bloodaxe's head but Bloodaxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with a left to the body.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe lunges at Phuthong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phuthong's hand.
Nice shot by Phuthong.
Nice body kick there by Phuthong.
Nice defenses there by Bloodaxe.
Phuthong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bloodaxe finds it's way round the side to connect with Phuthong's head.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Bloodaxe has knocked Phuthong down with a huge combo! Bloodaxe steps away and waves a wobbly Phuthong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Phuthong is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Eh Phuthong has been cut.
Gunnar Bloodaxe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bloodaxe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Phuthong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bloodaxe closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Phuthong! Bloodaxe dives in looking to finish! Phuthong is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Our winner, Gunnar Bloodaxe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 204: Dracul v Steve
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1##CL#
Chugman has managed to clinch.
Chugman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Phuthong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chugman has Phuthong pressed against the cage.
Phuthong lands with a light punch inside.
Chugman tries to throw a body punch but Phuthong avoids it by throwing Chugman back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Phuthong. #TD2#
Phuthong pulls guard.
Phuthong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chugman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Phuthong keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Chugman trying to mount his opponent but Phuthong defends it. #SUB2#
Phuthong looking for submissions off his back.
Chugman throwing shots but Phuthong is blocking nicely.
Phuthong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chugman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phuthong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chugman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chugman wants to free his trapped foot but Phuthong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chugman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phuthong defending well though.
Phuthong is looking for a sweep. Chugman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman is looking to pass Phuthong's guard but actually Phuthong recovers to full guard.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phuthong is keeping the position for now.
Chugman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phuthong works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chugman.
Phuthong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chugman ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chugman blocks a jab.
Chugman thuds his right hand into Phuthong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
Phuthong misses with a few strikes there.
Phuthong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chugman.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Chugman's ribs.
Phuthong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chugman tries to clinch up but Phuthong circles away and keeps his distance.
Phuthong works the jab nicely.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chugman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it.
Chugman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Phuthong avoids it well and moves away.
Chugman slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws the kick towards the body but Chugman avoids it.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Phuthong throws a series of punches but Chugman avoids them all with ease.
Chugman tries to counter with a takedown but Phuthong is quick to defend against it.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Chugman is just out of range.
Chugman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Phuthong stuffs the takedown attempt from Chugman. Chugman gets slowly back to his feet.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Chugman moved out of range.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chugman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phuthong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chugman with a body shot.
Phuthong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chugman tries to bum rush Phuthong with a series of wild strikes but Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Chugman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Phuthong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chugman.
Chugman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chugman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong tries to clinch but Chugman is having none of it.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chugman manages to avoid it.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Phuthong misses. #CL#
Chugman rushes Phuthong and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phuthong. #TD2#
Phuthong pulls Chugman into guard.
Chugman slips nicely into half guard.
Chugman controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chugman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phuthong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chugman. #T1#
Phuthong is not content to let Chugman control the position.
Chugman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phuthong has hold of Chugman's hands but Chugman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chugman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Phuthong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Phuthong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Chugman throwing shots but Phuthong is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Phuthong actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chugman is just content to waste time from the top position. Phuthong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chugman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Phuthong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chugman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chugman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chugman defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Chugman saw that one coming.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Chugman misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Chugman counters with a single leg into guard. Phuthong didn't expect that.
Chugman distracts Phuthong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chugman landing with the ground and pound.
Chugman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chugman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klaus Chugman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong throws a hook but Chugman avoids it easily.
Chugman defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong takes a swing at Chugman's ribcage but misses.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chugman wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong throws a series of punches but Chugman moves out of range.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but Phuthong pushes him off.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of Chugman's head.
Chugman dives in and grabs Phuthong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phuthong pushes down on Chugman's head and hops out.#TD#
Phuthong gets caught napping as Chugman dives in and scores a takedown. Phuthong manages to retain guard.
Phuthong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chugman wants to control from the top but Phuthong keeps moving.
Chugman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chugman landing with the ground and pound.
Chugman working some strikes from top position.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuthong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Chugman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chugman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chugman trying to control but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Phuthong is retaining full guard.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chugman is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Phuthong. No joy for Chugman on that attempt. #T3#
Chugman defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Phuthong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chugman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong tries to clinch up.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Chugman is out of range.
Phuthong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chugman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phuthong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chugman misses with a takedown attempt - Phuthong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phuthong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chugman tries to clinch up.#T4#
Chugman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Chugman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Chugman is looking to clinch but Phuthong is avoiding it.
Chugman looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Chugman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chugman is looking to clinch but Phuthong is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Phuthong clinches up with Chugman and pushes him back against the cage.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chugman has Phuthong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phuthong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Phuthong lands a left hand.
Chugman prevents a body shot from Phuthong.
Still in the clinch, Phuthong scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD#
Chugman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Phuthong can't fight it off and eventually Chugman manages to take the fight to the floor. Phuthong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Phuthong working for a triangle but Chugman defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phuthong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 201: Assndrop v Matikainen
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Corona misses with an uppercut. Phuthong saw that one coming.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
As Phuthong backs off Corona throws a huge counter combo but Phuthong manages to avoid it all.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Corona connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phuthong momentarily.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Corona throws a sloppy head kick and Phuthong moves out of range easily.
Corona scores with a one two! Phuthong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Corona tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Corona slips a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a body punch
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Corona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong cracks Corona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
Phuthong connects with a right hand. Corona shakes it off.
Phuthong checks a leg kick.
Phuthong throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Corona moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Corona misses.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong checks a low kick from Corona.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corona! But no joy.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Corona avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to bum rush Corona with a series of wild strikes but Corona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phuthong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Phuthong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Corona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corona thinks about the counter body kick.
Corona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Corona scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Corona is just out of range.
Corona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Phuthong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A left lands for Corona.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Corona.
Corona lands a body shot.
Donk. Phuthong catches Corona right on the button with a cross.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Corona moves away and avoids it.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phuthong.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to move into range but Corona moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Corona's ribs.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona throws a head kick but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corona looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Corona.
Phuthong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corona walks into a left hand.
Phuthong blocks a head kick by Corona.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Corona is out of range.
Corona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corona throws a head kick but Phuthong moves out of range.
Corona moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phuthong avoids the head kick by Corona.
Corona bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Corona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Corona.
It looked like Phuthong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corona throws a leg kick but Phuthong moved away.#T4#
Corona misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Corona.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coronas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phuthong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Corona's head.
Corona lands a head kick!
Corona keeps the fight on the outside.
Corona now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong works the jab nicely.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Corona's shoulder, as Corona tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Corona just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong scores with a leg kick.
Phuthong throws a push kick but Corona slaps the foot to one side.
Corona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phuthongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corona doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona walks into a left hand.
Phuthong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corona at a distance.
Corona throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
A counter left hand to the body from Phuthong misses its target.#CL#
Phuthong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corona.
Phuthong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corona can do to turn this around?
Corona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corona swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Phuthong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phuthong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phuthong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.#T1#
Phuthong dips to his left and cracks Corona with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Corona. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phuthong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Phuthong throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Corona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Corona misses the target.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Corona raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Phuthong misses with a low kick.
Corona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Corona tries a low kick but Phuthong avoids it.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Corona moves out of range.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Corona moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Corona.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Corona moved out of range.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Corona checks a leg kick.
Corona replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Phuthong blocks it well.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corona takes one on the button.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Corona doesn't seem bothered though.
Corona takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Corona.
Corona throws a head kick but Phuthong moves out of range.
Corona throws a nice head kick!
Corona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice cross by Phuthong.
Corona has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Corona takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corona pivots, looking for a leg kick but Phuthong is out of range and Corona settles back down.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
enabling Corona to counter with a crisp jab.
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Corona misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
Corona punishes Phuthong's body with a nice straight punch.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Corona keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Corona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corona throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Corona's ribs.
Phuthong dips to his left and cracks Corona with an uppercut!
Corona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corona moves away.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corona.
Corona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong connects with the punch.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Corona's shoulder, as Corona tries to avoid the shot.
Corona only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Corona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corona is trying to counter with his kicks.
Phuthong avoids the head kick by Corona.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
A head kick from Corona lands but Phuthong takes it in his stride. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corona walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Corona throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Corona stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Corona looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Corona fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phuthong checks it well.
Phuthong lands with a cross.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Corona throws a fast counter high kick but Phuthong manages to duck under it in time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phuthong, as that shot connected.
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corona slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Phuthong works Corona's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Corona counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Corona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corona moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
That's time! Phuthong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong avoids the head kick by Corona.
Corona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phuthong.
Corona throws a head kick but Phuthong moves out of range.
Corona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corona moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corona lands with a kick to the temple. Phuthong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Corona slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Phuthong has closed the distance and engaged Corona in a clinch.
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Phuthong controls the action.
Corona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Corona controls the action.
Corona doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Phuthong digs a right hand into Corona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corona's gas tank.
Phuthong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phuthong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corona.
Phuthong lands a shoulder strike.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Phuthong digs a right hand underneath Corona's ribcage. Corona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phuthong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phuthong.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Phuthong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phuthong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phuthong lands a hook that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
A short left from Phuthong.
Phuthong working aggressively here.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
Corona lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Corona backwards.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Corona misses with some punches.
Phuthong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
Corona lands a left hand.
Phuthong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corona tries to work over Phuthong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong lands a body punch.
Corona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong digs a right hand into Corona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corona's gas tank.
Phuthong struggles to land a body shot inside as Corona controls his hands.
Phuthong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Phuthong.
Corona takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Corona can't find room to land a body shot as Phuthong controls the action.
Phuthong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corona working aggressively here.
Corona tries to work over Phuthong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong pushes Corona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corona.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
Phuthong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phuthong avoiding damage as Corona throws knees to the body.
Phuthong blocks an uppercut.
Corona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Phuthong. #T4#
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phuthong.
Phuthong tries a body shot but Corona blocks it.
Phuthong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
Corona misses with a body punch.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong lands a nice uppercut.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but Corona has him pressed against the cage.
Phuthong pushes Corona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phuthong lands with a right to the head.
Corona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong digs a right hand into Corona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corona's gas tank.
Corona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Corona's elbow.
A body shot lands from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phuthong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Our winner, Eh Phuthong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 193: Anderson v Kok
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1##CL#
Jukola clinches up against the cage.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Phuthong controls his hands.
Phuthong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jukola walks away with a smile on his face. Phuthong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phuthong scores with a decent looking hook.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Jukola throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Jukola.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Jukola fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Phuthong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a low kick.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuthong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jukola rather than just go for the knockout.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Jukola's belly button to the back.#T1#
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Jukola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phuthong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jukola scores with a jab to the head.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Jukola.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jukola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Jukola.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Jukola seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Phuthong moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
A body shot lands from Jukola.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the side of Jukola's head.
Jukola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phuthong's elbow.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Jukola.
Nice body punch from Phuthong.
Phuthong jumps guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola is working Phuthong over against the cage.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a punch to the body.
Jukola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phuthong avoids it.
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jukola blocking some punches.
Phuthong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jukola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phuthong can turn it around.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Phuthong. #BC#
Jukola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Jukola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phuthong thinking.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phuthong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Jukola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jukola moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Phuthong moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Jukola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Jukola's shoulder, as Jukola tries to avoid the shot.
Jukola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Jukola moves away and avoids it.
Jukola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.
Phuthong moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Jukola cracks Phuthong with a good jab.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Phuthong lands a right hook to the body.
Phuthong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jukola.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Jukola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.#T4#
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jukola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phuthong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Jukola. #BC#
Jukola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Jukola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Jukola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong throws a leg kick
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jukola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jukola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola scores with the left hand. Phuthong knows he should have avoided that one.
Jukola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Jukola lands but Phuthong takes it in his stride.
Jukola misses with a looping right.
Jukola tries to clinch but Phuthong is having none of it.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jukola slips under a jab.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Jukola keeps it at a distance.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
It looked like Jukola wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jukola doesn't manage to clinch there - Phuthong circles away.
Phuthong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jukola counters with a solid body kick.
Phuthong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Phuthong thinking.
Jukola misses with a kick to the body.
Phuthong tries to clinch up.
Jukola moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola takes one on the button.
Jukola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Jukola misses. #T1#
Jukola takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jukola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukola.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukola counters with a straight right hand.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Jukola moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Jukola as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Jukola finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jukola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jukola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jukola throws a series of punches but Phuthong avoids them all with ease.
Phuthong lunges at Jukola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jukola's hand.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Jukola moves into the clinch successfully.
Jukola tries a body shot but Phuthong blocks it.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Phuthong avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Phuthong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jukola smiles and moves away.
A jab from Jukola finds it's way through Phuthong's defenses. #T2#
Jukola throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice cross by Phuthong.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Jukola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jukola throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Jukola wants to clinch.
Jukola is looking to clinch but Phuthong is avoiding it. #T3#
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jukola's hands.
Jukola slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Jukola moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong misses with a hook
and Jukola counters with a left and a right that stings Phuthong.
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jukola tries to clinch up.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Jukola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Jukola misses with a low kick as Phuthong jumps back.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Jukola ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Jukola tries to clinch but Phuthong moves out of range. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola's corner calls for a 1-2. Jukola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jukola tries to clinch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Jukola looks to land a combination but Phuthong avoids it well.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Jukola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phuthong lands the left hand.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jukola has time to react.
Phuthong throws a shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws a jab when Jukola was well out of range.
Jukola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Jukola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phuthong is able to avoid easily.
Jukola lands a nice hook to Phuthong's body. Phuthong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Phuthong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Phuthong saw that one coming.
Donk. Jukola catches Phuthong right on the button with a cross.
Jukola throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Jukola slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Jukola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Jukola swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jukola takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukola.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Phuthong digs a good hook to Jukola's body.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukola is just out of range.
Jukola tries to clinch up but Phuthong circles away and keeps his distance.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Phuthong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jukola slips a jab from Phuthong.
Jukola throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.#CL#
Jukola has Phuthong up against the cage in a clinch.
Jukola tries to work over Phuthong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong tries to pull guard but Jukola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola misses with a body punch.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong jumps guard but Jukola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Jukola.
Jukola lands a shot to the body.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Jukola pushes Phuthong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Phuthong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Jukola as the two fighters clinch.
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Jukola controls the action.
Phuthong jumps guard but Jukola stands there with Phuthong around his waist. Phuthong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eero Jukola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eh Phuthong.
Jukola lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jukola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phuthong.
Phuthong prevents a body shot from Jukola.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jukola.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Phuthong avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Phuthong controls the action.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong cracks Jukola with a nice body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jukola.
Jukola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jukola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Phuthong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Jukola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jukola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jukola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phuthong blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Phuthong.
Jukola scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Eh Phuthong has been cut.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Jukola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jukola looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jukola counter with a right hand.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Jukola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phuthong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jukola's head backwards.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.#T4#
Jukola moves out of range of the body kick from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Jukola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Jukola tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jukola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jukola lands with a good body shot.
Jukola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola tries to clinch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong defending well as Jukola loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phuthong's head.
Jukola walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Jukola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Jukola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Jukola moves in looking to clinch but Phuthong pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eero Jukola.
I think Jukola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eero Jukola!
A very excited looking Eero Jukola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 185: Ihantala v Kok 2
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phuthong throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Camacho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camacho ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camacho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camacho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Camacho misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camacho misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Camacho is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phuthong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camacho slips under a jab.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Camacho.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Camacho throws out the jab. #T1#
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
We've been hearing reports that Camacho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
A quick step to the side and Camacho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Camacho is out of range.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Phuthong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Camacho motions for Phuthong to come forward. Camacho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Phuthong moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Camacho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Camacho's ribs.
Camacho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camacho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Phuthong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.#T2#
Jab by Phuthong.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Camacho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camacho is looking to wear down Phuthong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho looks for a takedown but Phuthong sprawls well.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Camacho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Camacho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Camacho misses with a looping left.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camacho throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.#T3#
Jab, jab by Phuthong - just one landing.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown but Phuthong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Camacho saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Camacho misses its target.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho lands a slapping body shot.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong cracks Camacho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Camacho misses with a low kick as Phuthong jumps back.
Camacho throws a low kick but Phuthong avoids it.
Camacho tries to land a front kick but Phuthong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho.
Camacho drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phuthong sprawls and moves away.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Phuthong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phuthong misses with the head strike. #T4#
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Camacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camacho is trying to pull guard but Phuthong has him pressed against the cage.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phuthong has Camacho pressed against the cage, preventing Camacho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phuthong misses with a body punch. #TD2#
Phuthong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Camacho uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Phuthong is looking for a triangle but Camacho pushes his legs off easily.
Phuthong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phuthong keeping moving, preventing Camacho from controlling successfully.
Phuthong working a defensive guard but Camacho manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Camacho lands a nice looking body shot.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phuthong! But no joy.
Phuthong throws a hook but Camacho avoids it easily.
Phuthong checks a low kick from Camacho.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Phuthong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Camacho.
Phuthong feints a counter leg kick.
Phuthong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Phuthong lands a jab.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Phuthong. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Camacho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camacho is looking to land body kicks.
Camacho looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong jabs Camacho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Camacho on the side of the head.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Phuthong moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Phuthong jumps guard and drags Camacho to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Camacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuthong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camacho is pushing down on Phuthong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phuthong is fighting to maintain full guard but Camacho has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Phuthong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Phuthong looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Camacho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Phuthong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Phuthong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong is squirming around, avoiding Camacho's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Camacho is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Phuthong is surviving well by controlling Camacho's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Camacho moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Phuthong has worked his arm free - good work by Phuthong! #T3##SUB#
Camacho goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Phuthong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Camacho but great work by Phuthong.
Camacho wants to control but Phuthong postures up.
Camacho is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phuthong has control of an arm but Camacho manages to advance to Phuthong's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Phuthong preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Camacho. #SUB#
Camacho is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T4#
Phuthong is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Camacho patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Camacho has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Camacho looking to break Phuthong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Phuthong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Camacho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Camacho is looking for the choke from the back position but Phuthong is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Camacho working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camacho.
Camacho slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong is looking to clinch.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camacho.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Camacho momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Phuthong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Camacho scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Camacho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camacho looks for the body kick but Phuthong saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
Phuthong throws a shot to the body.
Camacho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong throws out a leg kick but Camacho moves out of range and Phuthong only half commits.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Camacho staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.#T1#
Camacho throws a low kick but Phuthong avoids it.
Camacho looks for the body kick but Phuthong saw that one coming.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Camacho ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camacho.
Camacho swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Camacho motions for Phuthong to come forward. Camacho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Phuthong does it's job there.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camacho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Camacho dives in for a single leg takedown but Phuthong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phuthong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Phuthong.
Phuthong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phuthong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camacho is keeping busy.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phuthong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jermaine Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Phuthong digs a right hand into Camacho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camacho's gas tank.
Phuthong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Camacho looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Phuthong pulls guard effortlessly.
Camacho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camacho trying to control but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Camacho slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Camacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Camacho looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB2#
Phuthong actively working from the bottom here.
Camacho is looking to advance position but Phuthong won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Camacho is trying to work for a kimura but Phuthong is defending well.
Camacho trying to mount his opponent but Phuthong defends it. #SUB#
Camacho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phuthong defends it well.
Camacho is looking to advance position but Phuthong won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phuthong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
After winning the bout, Eh Phuthong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 178: Fedetenko v Railio 2
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Phuthong takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
Keane throws a big counter combination but Phuthong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Keane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Keane.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Keane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keane.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phuthong connects with a body shot.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Keane misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong cracks Keane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Phuthong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Keane's shoulder, as Keane tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong misses with a body punch
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
letting Keane counter with a right hand.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Keane slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Keane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Keane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keane.
Phuthong takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Phuthong as he connects with a hook.
Phuthong throws a jab when Keane was well out of range.
Keane throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.#T2#
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
It looked like Keane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Keane misses the target.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Keane swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Keane is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong sizes up Keane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Keane is just out of range.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Keane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keane blocks a jab.
Keane throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a hook
and Keane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong with a nice cross.
Phuthong jabs at Keane's body.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keane momentarily. #T3#
Keane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Keane.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keane doesn't seem bothered though.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Keane's belly button to the back.
Phuthong throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the body.
Keane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Keane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a body punch
enabling Keane to counter with a crisp jab.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keane doesn't seem bothered though.
Phuthong takes a swing at Keane's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Keane slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Keane connects with a single shot there.
Keane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Keane's head but Keane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong swings for the body but Keane moves out of range.
Keane takes one on the button.
Keane misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keane ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Keane throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Keane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Keane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phuthong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong punishes Keane's body with a nice straight punch.
Keane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Keane's head but Keane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phuthong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Keane might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab.
Keane takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the body
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Keane moved out of range.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong lands an overhand right.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keane throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phuthong swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Keane to counter with a crisp jab.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Keane misses its target.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keane slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keane doesn't seem phased though.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Keane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Keane.
No joy there for Phuthong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Keane moves out of range. #T2#
Keane has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keane throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phuthong.
Keane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phuthong scores with a jab. Keane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong jabs Keane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phuthong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong throws a hook but Keane avoids it easily.
Keane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keane's head.#T3#
Phuthong cracks Keane with an open hand slap.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Keane ducks down to avoid it.
Keane slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Keane.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keane.
Keane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
and Keane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phuthong throws a head kick but Keane moves out of range.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Keane throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Keane moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Keane misses the target.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Phuthong under the eye.#T4#
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keane was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keane misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phuthong swings for the body but Keane moves out of range.
Keane misses with a body shot.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keane.
Keane throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Keane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keane slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Keane avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Keane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keane.
Phuthong dips to his left and cracks Keane with an uppercut!
Phuthong cracks Keane with an open hand slap.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Keane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong misses the body punch
and Keane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phuthong cracks Keane with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane misses with a two punch combination.
Phuthong scores with a hook to the body. Keane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Keane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Keane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keane moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Keane moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Keane misses its target.
Keane moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Keane moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Keane counters with a stiff right hand.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Keane counters with a nice right hand that sends Phuthong toppling to the canvas! Phuthong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Keane finish him?!#ROC#Phuthong is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Phuthong is still on wobbly legs! Can Keane finish him?
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keane manages to avoid it.
Keane defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Keane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phuthong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Keane scrambles back to his feet.
Keane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Keane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keane lands with a cross.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Keane counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Phuthong has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brett Keane!

Event: WVT 169: Fabinho v Rutger
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
A left lands for Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Fortythree's head but Fortythree sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Fortythree wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortythree throws a big shot that misses.
Fortythree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortythree.
Phuthong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fortythree in his tracks.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
Fortythree is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Fortythree rushes Phuthong and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Fortythree.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortythree.
Fortythree throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree misses with a body punch.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Phuthong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree blocks an uppercut.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Fortythree digs a right hand underneath Phuthong's ribcage. Phuthong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Fortythree on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Phuthong scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Phuthong decides to pull guard.
Fortythree slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phuthong keeping moving, preventing Fortythree from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortythree is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fortythree stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phuthong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Phuthong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fortythree trying to stand up but can't free himself from Phuthong's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Phuthong keeping full guard, as Fortythree tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fortythree on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fortythree counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong scores with a decent looking hook.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortythree.
Phuthong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fortythree tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fortythree stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fortythree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Fortythree.
Phuthong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong throws a hook but Fortythree blocks it.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortythree.
Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.#T4#
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Fortythree's shoulder, as Fortythree tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree works Phuthong's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the head.
Phuthong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fortythree under the eye.
Phuthong takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Fortythree was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong thuds a left hand into Fortythree's body.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Fortythree closes the distance and clinches.
Fortythree misses with some punches.
Phuthong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phuthong pushes Fortythree back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
Fortythree misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Phuthong misses.
Fortythree lands a jab to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phuthong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fortythree lands a lovely overhand right.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
Fortythree blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Fortythree counters with a nice body shot.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
Fortythree swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phuthong throws a sloppy head kick and Fortythree moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortythree avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Fortythree moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Fortythree swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong jabs at Fortythree's body.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with a body shot.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Fortythree loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Fortythree moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Fortythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fortythree with a body shot.
Fortythree cracks Phuthong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fortythree takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fortythree slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Fortythree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortythree.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
A combination from Fortythree does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortythree punishes Phuthong's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortythree misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook but Fortythree avoids it easily.
Fortythree staying out of range there.
Fortythree tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phuthong manages to circle out of the way.
Fortythree on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phuthong lands a two punch combo.
Fortythree throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong staying out of range there.#T3#
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Fortythree.
Phuthong throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
It looked like Fortythree wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Fortythree jabs Phuthong right on the nose. Phuthong blinks but takes it well.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Fortythree.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the head.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortythree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fortythree walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fortythree bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortythree misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Fortythree scores with a sloppy right hand. Phuthong should have avoided that one.
Fortythree misses with a looping right.
Phuthong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Fortythree scores with a sloppy right hand. Phuthong should have avoided that one.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Fortythree.
Phuthong takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fortythree on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortythree throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Fortythree is out of range.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Fortythree's shoulder, as Fortythree tries to avoid the shot.
Fortythree moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Fortythree throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fortythree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Fortythree on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortythree doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortythree moves away.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortythree swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Fortythree blocks a jab.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab.
Phuthong throws a jab when Fortythree was well out of range.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Fortythree scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Fortythree is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Phuthong.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Fortythree lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortythree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Fortythree's shoulder, as Fortythree tries to avoid the shot.
Fortythree tries to close the distance and clinch but Phuthong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Fortythree is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortythree manages to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a double jab.
Phuthong misses with a hook
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with a body shot.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fortythree momentarily. #T2#
Fortythree connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortythree tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortythree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the body
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortythree sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortythree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Fortythree throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fortythree staying out of range there.
Phuthong moves out of range as Fortythree strikes.
Phuthong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phuthong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
As Phuthong tries to get set, Fortythree tries to push him back and clinch up but Phuthong manages to avoid the attempt.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut.
Fortythree takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fortythree with a nice cross.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Fortythree moved out of range nicely.
Fortythree swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Fortythree does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Fortythree was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Fortythree.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Fortythree is out of range.
Fortythree takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Fortythree.
Fortythree scores with a one two! Phuthong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortythree blocks a jab.#T4#
Phuthong takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Fortythree.
Nice shot lands for Phuthong.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Fortythree slips the punch.
Phuthong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fortythree on the side of the head.
Fortythree swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong misses the body punch
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
It looked like Fortythree was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortythree.
Phuthong throws a hook but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Phuthong.
One Fortythree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to One Fortythree.
I think Phuthong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE 192: Dustfinger v Nikolau
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
PÃ©rez throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Phuthong slips a jab from PÃ©rez.
PÃ©rez throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
PÃ©rez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a jab.
Phuthong scores with a nice head shot.
PÃ©rez ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of PÃ©rez's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
PÃ©rez throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from PÃ©rez.
Phuthong misses with a head kick.
PÃ©rez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phuthong lands a nice looking body shot.
PÃ©rez takes a jab right on the kisser.
PÃ©rez avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PÃ©rez. #T1#
PÃ©rez jabs Phuthong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
PÃ©rez looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
Phuthong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
PÃ©rez avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Phuthong lunges at PÃ©rez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by PÃ©rez's hand.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuthong scores with a nice head shot.
PÃ©rez misses with an uppercut. Phuthong saw that one coming.
Phuthong cracks PÃ©rez with a right hand to the side of the head.
PÃ©rez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PÃ©rez moves out of range of the strikes.
PÃ©rez throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
PÃ©rez throws a right and a left that both miss.
PÃ©rez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phuthong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! PÃ©rez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Phuthong swings for the body but PÃ©rez moves out of range.
It looked like PÃ©rez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
PÃ©rez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
PÃ©rez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
PÃ©rez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Phuthong lands with a right hand.
Phuthong ducks right into an uppercut from PÃ©rez.
PÃ©rez missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phuthong scores with the left hand. PÃ©rez knows he should have avoided that one.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong cracks PÃ©rez with a good jab.
PÃ©rez looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong swings for the body but PÃ©rez moves out of range.
Nice cross by Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but PÃ©rez uses good head movement to avoid it.
PÃ©rez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
PÃ©rez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Phuthong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from PÃ©rez.
Phuthong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
PÃ©rez throws a nice looking combination but Phuthong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. PÃ©rez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A cross from Phuthong lands.#T3#
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by PÃ©rez.
PÃ©rez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
PÃ©rez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from PÃ©rez misses the target.
Phuthong tries a head kick but it misses.
PÃ©rez connects with a body shot.
PÃ©rez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from PÃ©rez.
PÃ©rez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
PÃ©rez moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from PÃ©rez misses the target.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PÃ©rez manages to avoid it.
Phuthong throws a body punch but PÃ©rez moves out of range.
PÃ©rez misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from PÃ©rez misses.
PÃ©rez walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Phuthong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PÃ©rez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phuthong finds it's way round the side to connect with PÃ©rez's head.
PÃ©rez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phuthong.#T4#
PÃ©rez misses with a hook.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong's corner calls for a 1-2. Phuthong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
PÃ©rez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of PÃ©rez's head but PÃ©rez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
PÃ©rez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
A big left from PÃ©rez misses.
Phuthong slips under a jab from PÃ©rez.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
PÃ©rez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
PÃ©rez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
PÃ©rez misses with a hook.
PÃ©rez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to PÃ©rez's body. PÃ©rez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. PÃ©rez saw that one coming.
It looked like PÃ©rez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
PÃ©rez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by PÃ©rez there.
PÃ©rez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
PÃ©rez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by PÃ©rez.
Phuthong lands a jab to PÃ©rez's midsection.
PÃ©rez misses with a straight right.
Phuthong connects with a jab.
Phuthong throws a jab when PÃ©rez was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from PÃ©rez misses the target.
PÃ©rez blocks a head kick by Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PÃ©rez.
PÃ©rez moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. PÃ©rez does a little dance to reset his feet.
PÃ©rez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong cracks PÃ©rez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PÃ©rez tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
PÃ©rez takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
PÃ©rez misses the jab.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract PÃ©rez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
PÃ©rez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
PÃ©rez throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong catches PÃ©rez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
PÃ©rez lands a jab to the nose.
Phuthong thuds a left hand into PÃ©rez's body.
PÃ©rez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
PÃ©rez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
PÃ©rez slips a jab from Phuthong.
PÃ©rez swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
PÃ©rez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phuthong jabs at PÃ©rez's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from PÃ©rez misses.
PÃ©rez staying out of range there.
PÃ©rez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
PÃ©rez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
PÃ©rez throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
PÃ©rez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phuthong backs up against the cage. #T2#
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PÃ©rez.
PÃ©rez looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
PÃ©rez staying out of range there.
PÃ©rez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong sizes up PÃ©rez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
PÃ©rez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from PÃ©rez.
PÃ©rez blocks a jab.
Phuthong misses with a hook
and PÃ©rez counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong digs a good hook to PÃ©rez's body.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PÃ©rez.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phuthong stuns PÃ©rez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as PÃ©rez throws out the jab.
Phuthong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
PÃ©rez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
PÃ©rez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
PÃ©rez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Nice defenses there by PÃ©rez.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
PÃ©rez throws a body shot but no joy.
PÃ©rez misses with a body shot.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
and PÃ©rez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong connects with a single shot there.
PÃ©rez takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PÃ©rez manages to avoid it.
PÃ©rez slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but PÃ©rez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
PÃ©rez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
PÃ©rez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
PÃ©rez ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
PÃ©rez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
PÃ©rez slips a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
PÃ©rez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PÃ©rez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
PÃ©rez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
PÃ©rez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phuthong stuns PÃ©rez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of PÃ©rez's head.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
PÃ©rez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phuthong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
PÃ©rez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
PÃ©rez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
PÃ©rez looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws a hook but PÃ©rez blocks it.
It looked like PÃ©rez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! PÃ©rez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
PÃ©rez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
PÃ©rez lands a jab to the nose.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
A slow jab from PÃ©rez misses its intended target.
Phuthong connects with a nice looking jab.
PÃ©rez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PÃ©rez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phuthong.
PÃ©rez throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
PÃ©rez misses with a looping right.
Phuthong lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
PÃ©rez moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PÃ©rez.
PÃ©rez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Phuthong.
A head kick misses from Phuthong.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Phuthong blocks a jab.
PÃ©rez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from PÃ©rez. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
PÃ©rez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
PÃ©rez thuds his right hand into Phuthong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
PÃ©rez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
PÃ©rez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
PÃ©rez misses with a straight right.
Phuthong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and PÃ©rez counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PÃ©rez misses with a straight right.
PÃ©rez moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
PÃ©rez misses with an uppercut. Phuthong saw that one coming.
PÃ©rez throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Ariel PÃ©rez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from PÃ©rez.
Phuthong defending well as PÃ©rez loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Phuthong.
PÃ©rez walks into a straight right hand from Phuthong.
PÃ©rez misses with a wild combination.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PÃ©rez manages to avoid it.
Phuthong lands a jab to PÃ©rez's midsection.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phuthong takes a swing at PÃ©rez's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by PÃ©rez.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PÃ©rez.
PÃ©rez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
PÃ©rez misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phuthong stuns PÃ©rez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
PÃ©rez throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
PÃ©rez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
PÃ©rez misses with a hook.
PÃ©rez moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phuthong with a hook.
Phuthong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits PÃ©rezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phuthong sizes up PÃ©rez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
PÃ©rez takes one to the side of the head.
PÃ©rez misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong connects with the punch.
PÃ©rez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
PÃ©rez misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong throws a sloppy head kick and PÃ©rez moves out of range easily.
Phuthong punishes PÃ©rez's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong dips to his left and cracks PÃ©rez with an uppercut!
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into PÃ©rez's ribs.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. PÃ©rez doesn't seem bothered though.
PÃ©rez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
A swing and a miss from PÃ©rez.
PÃ©rez connects with a body shot.
Phuthong lands the left hand.
PÃ©rez throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
PÃ©rez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PÃ©rez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong jabs PÃ©rez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
PÃ©rez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but PÃ©rez moves away.
PÃ©rez misses with an uppercut. Phuthong saw that one coming.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from PÃ©rez.
Phuthong throws a body punch but PÃ©rez moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PÃ©rez looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
PÃ©rez misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but PÃ©rez avoids it with no problem.
Phuthong lands a right hook to the body.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
PÃ©rez slips under a jab from Phuthong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
During a confident post fight interview, Eh Phuthong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 185
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown tries for a takedown but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Phuthong misses.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Phuthong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Phuthong.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Phuthong pinned against the cage. Phuthong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown blocks a jab.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phuthong sprawls and moves away.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phuthong swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoodoo Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one. #T1#
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phuthong leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong connects with a jab.
Phuthong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Brown moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Phuthong is quick to defend against it.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Phuthong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phuthong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Phuthong scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Phuthong sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Brown goes for a double leg but Phuthong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phuthong continues to drive forward.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phuthong's elbow.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phuthong lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phuthong or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown. #TD#
Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
Phuthong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Phuthong pushes his legs off easily.
Phuthong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Phuthong defends easily.
Phuthong postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it. #T3#
Phuthong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phuthong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phuthong throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Phuthong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phuthong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phuthong stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Phuthong stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Phuthong!
Phuthong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brown is avoiding damage well.
Phuthong misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Brown defending against the ground and pound.
Phuthong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Phuthong tries to score with some ground and pound. Brown controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brown parries the strikes from Phuthong easily there. Phuthong is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brown to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Phuthong off and has taken his back!
Phuthong tries to roll but Brown sticks to his back.
Brown connects with a big shot to the side of Phuthong's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong can't escape the position.
Phuthong is still trying to improve position.
Phuthong is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Brown off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Phuthong keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Phuthong does it's job there.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Phuthong misses with the combination.
Phuthong scores with a three punch combo!
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phuthong swivels and escapes.
Good standup being displayed there by Phuthong as he connects with a hook.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Phuthong! #T1#
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Phuthong down.
Brown is chipping away with strikes.
Brown lands an elbow.
Phuthong misses with a strike from the bottom.
Phuthong throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Phuthong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Phuthong wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Phuthong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Phuthong throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Brown scoring with punches from side control. #SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Phuthong tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.#T2#
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Phuthong to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Brown swings around for an armbar but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brown's guard.#SUB#
Brown has an active guard here but Phuthong has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Phuthong throws a strike but Brown manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Phuthong tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoodoo Brown!
Hoodoo Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 178
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Brychczy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brychczy misses with a looping right.
Brychczy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong lands a right hook to the body.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brychczy under the eye.
Brychczy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brychczy, as that shot connected.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Brychczy moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
It looked like Brychczy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brychczy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phuthong's head.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Brychczy looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brychczy tests Phuthong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brychczy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body. Phuthong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brychczy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Brychczy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brychczy throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Brychczy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Brychczy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brychczy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.#T1#
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Brychczy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Brychczy throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brychczy moves out of range of the strikes.
Brychczy throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phuthong circles away quickly and effectively.
Phuthong takes a swing at Brychczy's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Brychczy.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy is looking to wear down Phuthong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings for the body but Brychczy moves out of range.
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Brychczy misses.
Brychczy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brychczy misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong jabs Brychczy right on the nose. Brychczy blinks but takes it well.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brychczy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Phuthong throws a good cross that connects.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Brychczy staying out of range there.
Brychczy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong works the jab nicely.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
Phuthong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Brychczy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brychczy looks to land a combination but Phuthong avoids it well.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Phuthong coming out on top.
Phuthong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong tries to bum rush Brychczy with a series of wild strikes but Brychczy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Brychczy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brychczy swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Brychczy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brychczy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brychczy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Brychczy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong catches Brychczy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
Phuthong throws a hook but Brychczy blocks it.
Brychczy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brychczy cracks Phuthong with an open hand slap.
Brychczy slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brychczy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
A punch combination from Phuthong misses.
Brychczy swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Brychczy ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brychczy.
Phuthong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brychczy's hands.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phuthong has time to react.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brychczy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brychczy cracks Phuthong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Brychczy. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Brychczy.
Brychczy takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Phuthong.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brychczy ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Decent striking displayed by Brychczy there.
Brychczy misses with a wild combination.
Brychczy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Brychczy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Brychczy moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Brychczy.
Brychczy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brychczy throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong cracks Brychczy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marek Brychczy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Phuthong tries to move into range but Brychczy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brychczy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brychczy.
Brychczy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marek Brychczy is winning the standup battle so far.
Brychczy misses with a hook.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brychczy.
Brychczy slips a jab from Phuthong.
Brychczy swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Brychczy loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Phuthong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a hook but Brychczy avoids it easily.
Brychczy scores with a jab. Phuthong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice cross by Brychczy.
Phuthong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong works Brychczy's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brychczy throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brychczy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Phuthong finds it's way through Brychczy's defenses.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brychczy takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Brychczy.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy with a nice cross.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks right into an uppercut from Brychczy.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brychczy on the side of the head.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Brychczy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Phuthong - just one landing.
Phuthong swinging wildly here.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Brychczy fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brychczy momentarily.
Phuthong avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brychczy walks into a straight right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Brychczy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Phuthong.
Brychczy takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Brychczy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Brychczy moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Brychczy lands.
Phuthong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brychczy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phuthong's head.
Phuthong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brychczy scores with a jab. Phuthong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phuthong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brychczy under the eye.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brychczy misses with a looping right.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Brychczy ducked under it nicely.
Brychczy jabs Phuthong right on the nose. Phuthong blinks but takes it well.
Brychczy misses with a straight right.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy lands a jab to the head.
Brychczy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Phuthong misses with a hook. Brychczy ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Brychczy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Brychczy misses.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
Brychczy slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings for the body but Brychczy moves out of range.
Brychczy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Brychczy finds it's target.
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brychczy looks to land a combination but Phuthong avoids it well.
Phuthong lands with a nice body punch.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Brychczy throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Brychczy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Brychczy scores with a hook.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong slips under a jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brychczy slips a jab from Phuthong.#T4#
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy connects with a body shot.
Brychczy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Brychczy throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Brychczy moves out of range.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong moves out of range as Brychczy strikes.
The fighters circling - Brychczy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brychczy defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Brychczy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brychczy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brychczy throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brychczy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Brychczy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Nice shot lands for Brychczy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marek Brychczy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Phuthong throws a hook but Brychczy avoids it easily.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Brychczy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brychczy missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Brychczy loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Brychczy jabs at Phuthong's body.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phuthong throws a hook but Brychczy avoids it easily.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Phuthong defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
A swing and a miss from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brychczy on the side of the head.
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab.
Brychczy moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong slips a jab from Brychczy.
Phuthong throws a jab when Brychczy was well out of range.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Brychczy is out of range.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Brychczy misses with a looping left.
Phuthong connects with a looping right hand.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Brychczy avoids the punch easily.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Brychczy moves out of range.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Brychczy avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brychczy, as that shot connected.
Brychczy throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phuthong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brychczy missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Phuthong.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Brychczy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a hook but Brychczy blocks it.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brychczy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Brychczy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Brychczy slips the punch.
Brychczy throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
Brychczy slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Brychczy looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Brychczy's shoulder, as Brychczy tries to avoid the shot.
Brychczy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brychczy takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Brychczy misses the target.
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Brychczy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Brychczy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brychczy lands a jab to Phuthong's midsection.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Brychczy misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brychczy moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phuthong connects with the punch.#T3#
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Brychczy.
Brychczy scores with a hook.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Brychczy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong takes one on the button.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Good standup being displayed there by Brychczy as he connects with a hook.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body. Phuthong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brychczy to score with a decent uppercut.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Brychczy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brychczy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brychczy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brychczy moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Brychczy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong. #T4#
Brychczy missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Brychczy saw that one coming.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Brychczy works the jab nicely.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brychczy.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Brychczy is just out of range.
Brychczy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy misses with a looping right.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
Phuthong defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brychczy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brychczy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brychczy.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Eh Phuthong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phuthong swings for the body but Brychczy moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eh Phuthong.
Well Brychczy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marek Brychczy!

Event: RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
McBean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phuthong tries to avoid it but McBean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phuthong to the ground. Phuthong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phuthong lunges at McBean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McBean's hand.
McBean moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
A shot to the liver by McBean. Beautiful body shot.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. McBean moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong slaps away a takedown attempt from McBean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phuthong lands a jab to McBean's midsection.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McBean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
McBean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McBean shoots for a takedown but Phuthong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eh Phuthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto McBean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phuthong.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McBean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phuthong's waist but Phuthong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McBean off to one side.
McBean shoots in looking for a takedown but Phuthong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McBean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phuthong throwing a counter right hand but McBean manages to avoid it.
McBean tries for a takedown but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBean ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong with a hook.#T1#
McBean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target. #TD2#
McBean drives through with a takedown into Phuthong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McBean passes Phuthong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Phuthong punching from the bottom.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Phuthong's coaches at ubergym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
McBean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phuthong defends it well.
McBean works his foot free and advances to mount.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of McBean. What's that going to do exactly? #SUB2#
McBean looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McBean blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
McBean working for a guillotine from mount but Phuthong is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
McBean working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Phuthong throws up some feeble strikes from the bottom. McBean smiles and locks on to an arm, pivoting beautifully as he drops to the side for an armbar. Phuthong tries momentarily to escape but he knows he's done and taps furiously to avoid injury. Confident submission skills displayed there by McBean.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otto McBean!
Otto McBean is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1##TD2#
McVicker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phuthong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Phuthong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phuthong's head.
Phuthong trying to strike off his back.
Phuthong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McVicker connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McVicker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phuthong trying to strike off his back.
Phuthong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McVicker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McVicker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McVicker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McVicker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Phuthong's coaches at ubergym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phuthong keeps working.
Phuthong punching from the bottom.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot.
McVicker moves in looking to clinch but Phuthong pushes him off.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
McVicker throws a low kick but Phuthong moves out of range easily.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVicker connects with a nice looking jab.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but McVicker moved out of range nicely.
McVicker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Phuthong swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong blocks a leg kick.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McVicker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of McVicker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. McVicker doesn't seem phased though.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McVicker defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McVicker defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
McVicker wants to slow Phuthong down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Phuthong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVicker.
Sloppy strikes from McVicker. Those never looked like landing.
McVicker scores with a jab.
Phuthong throws a jab when McVicker was well out of range.#T3#
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but McVicker ducks down to avoid it.
McVicker blocks a jab.
McVicker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phuthong throws the left hand but McVicker avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McVicker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McVicker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McVicker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
McVicker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phuthong to the mat! Phuthong manages to get full guard. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVicker forces his way into half guard.
McVicker trying to control the action but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
McVicker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
McVicker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position.
McVicker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McVicker.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McVicker's head backwards.
Phuthong throws a jab when McVicker was well out of range.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends McVicker's belly button to the back.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but McVicker moved out of range.
Phuthong lands a head shot.
Phuthong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phuthong throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
Phuthong backing away here, and McVicker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.#T1#
McVicker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phuthong swinging wildly here.
McVicker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Phuthong lands a jab to McVicker's midsection.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws the left hand but McVicker avoids the punch easily.
McVicker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.#T2#
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong leaves McVicker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eh Phuthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phuthong catches McVicker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McVicker scores with a jab. Phuthong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Phuthong as McVicker shoots in.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVicker was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Good work by Phuthong as he checks the leg kick.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of McVicker's head.
McVicker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McVicker.
A head kick by Phuthong misses
and McVicker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker. #T3#
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVicker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McVicker there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
McVicker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McVicker showed some decent athleticism there.
McVicker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McVicker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McVicker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
McVicker is working for a guillotine from mount but Phuthong frees his head quite easily.
Phuthong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T4#
McVicker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phuthong is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is wriggling around trying to escape.
McVicker raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
McVicker wants to control but instead Phuthong manages to regain half guard.
Phuthong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but McVicker ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong scores with a nice head shot.
Phuthong throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but McVicker slips the punch.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McVicker momentarily.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but McVicker moved out of range.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from McVicker misses its intended target.
McVicker walks into a left hand.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong throws a hook but McVicker avoids it easily.#T1#
Phuthong takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
McVicker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McVicker showed some decent athleticism there.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McVicker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McVicker trying to control the action but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Phuthong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
McVicker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McVicker advances position into side control!#T2#
Phuthong misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Phuthong is looking to reverse the position.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Phuthong is looking for a sweep.
McVicker scores with punches from side control.
Phuthong striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
McVicker wants to control but Phuthong is keeping him busy.
Phuthong throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
McVicker trying to control the action but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Phuthong on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Phuthong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Phuthong misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Phuthong throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
McVicker working the head and body with strikes.
McVicker trying to control the position but Phuthong is working away.
McVicker controls the position from side control.
Phuthong throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Phuthong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Prince McVicker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
McVicker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McVicker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Phuthong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phuthong regains half guard there - taking advantage of McVicker's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Phuthong tries to get to full guard but McVicker has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVicker is looking to advance position but Phuthong won't allow it.
Phuthong is staying active underneath McVicker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Prince McVicker just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and McVicker counters with a straight right hand.
McVicker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phuthong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker misses with a low kick. #TD2#
McVicker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McVicker slows the pace down in half guard.
McVicker is pressing down on Phuthong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phuthong is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong is staying active underneath McVicker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong. #SUB2#
McVicker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phuthong defends it well. #T1#
Phuthong blocking the ground and pound attempt from McVicker.
McVicker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position but McVicker isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
McVicker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T2#
Phuthong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McVicker blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
McVicker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McVicker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phuthong is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Phuthong is bucking up trying to escape but McVicker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McVicker scoring with strikes but Phuthong is staying in there.
McVicker cracks Phuthong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Phuthong gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McVicker lands a nice short elbow.
McVicker works his way into full mount!
McVicker raining down hammerfists from mount.
McVicker with the ground and pound from mount.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of McVicker. What's that going to do exactly?
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong regains half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVicker wants to take a breather but Phuthong is having none of it.
Phuthong punching from the bottom.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McVicker winds up and cracks Phuthong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McVicker slips a nice elbow through Phuthong's hands, connecting with Phuthong's forehead.
McVicker drops an elbow to the side of Phuthong's head.
McVicker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Phuthong is rocked!
McVicker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oh Phuthong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McVicker passes the guard and advances to mount!
Phuthong seems to have got his legs back now.
The referee warns Phuthong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
McVicker with the counter takedown but Phuthong avoids it easily.
McVicker doesn't manage to clinch there - Phuthong circles away.
Phuthong throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker doesn't manage to clinch there - Phuthong circles away.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phuthong as he jumps to the side.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVicker manages to avoid it.
McVicker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVicker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
McVicker tries to counter with a clinch but Phuthong shakes him off and moves away.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
letting McVicker counter with a right hand.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong sets himself, and McVicker steps forward looking for the clinch! Phuthong avoids it this time.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
McVicker walks into a straight right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the head.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVicker.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
McVicker throws out a counter right but Phuthong avoids it with no problem.
McVicker throws a low kick, looking for Phuthong's leg but Phuthong calmly moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from McVicker. Those never looked like landing.
Phuthong throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Phuthong leaves McVicker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
McVicker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
McVicker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
McVicker tries for a takedown but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eh Phuthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince McVicker.
McVicker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McVicker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McVicker on the side of the head.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McVicker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McVicker slips under a jab from Phuthong.
McVicker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phuthong. Phuthong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phuthong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVicker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McVicker eats them both and turns towards Phuthong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but McVicker moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVicker! But no joy.
McVicker connects with a jab.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
McVicker throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Phuthong - just one landing.
McVicker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McVicker throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and McVicker counters by clinching up. #BC2#
McVicker manages to break the clinch. #T4#
McVicker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings for the body but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and McVicker counters with a straight right hand.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
McVicker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
Phuthong throwing a counter right hand but McVicker manages to avoid it.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McVicker throws a counter combo.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but McVicker is out of range.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but McVicker moved out of range.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a hook. McVicker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. McVicker catches Phuthong right on the button with a cross.
McVicker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phuthong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Eh Phuthong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 143
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Clerk Maxwell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong lands a really nice looking cross but Clerk Maxwell seems unphased.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a jab.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phuthong misses the body punch
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Clerk Maxwell's ribs.
Phuthong slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong misses with a hook
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Clerk Maxwell misses. #T1#
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell digs a good body shot into Phuthong's ribs.
Clerk Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
Clerk Maxwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Phuthong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range nicely.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to wear down Phuthong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phuthong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Clerk Maxwell jabs Phuthong right on the nose. Phuthong blinks but takes it well.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Clerk Maxwell saw that one coming.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clerk Maxwell slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Clerk Maxwell slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell tests Phuthong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phuthong thuds a left hand into Clerk Maxwell's body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Phuthong catches Clerk Maxwell right on the button with a cross.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Clerk Maxwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clerk Maxwell on the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Phuthong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clerk Maxwell on the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Clerk Maxwell scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clerk Maxwell jabs Phuthong right on the nose. Phuthong blinks but takes it well.
Phuthong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Clerk Maxwell with a body shot.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with an open hand slap.#T2#
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong thuds a left hand into Clerk Maxwell's body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Phuthong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Eh Phuthong has been cut.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Clerk Maxwell ducks down to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clerk Maxwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phuthong connects with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong with a jab.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell misses its target.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Phuthong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clerk Maxwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phuthong scrambles back to his feet.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong connects with a nice looking jab.
Clerk Maxwell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clerk Maxwell at a distance.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell stuns Phuthong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phuthong slips a jab and a cross from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clerk Maxwell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phuthong scrambles back to his feet.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a looping left.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook but Clerk Maxwell blocks it.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell. #T1#
Phuthong misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell takes one on the button.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clerk Maxwell. Clerk Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Clerk Maxwell there.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clerk Maxwell. Clerk Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clerk Maxwell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clerk Maxwells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range nicely.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong lands an overhand right.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Clerk Maxwell saw that one coming.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a jab to the body.
Clerk Maxwell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phuthong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Clerk Maxwell.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phuthong tests Clerk Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Clerk Maxwell walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
A punch lands to the side of Clerk Maxwell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clerk Maxwell. Clerk Maxwell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Jab from Phuthong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clerk Maxwell takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phuthong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the body
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong defending well as Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a body shot.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clerk Maxwell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Eh Phuthong just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab to the nose.
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Phuthong looks to move away, Clerk Maxwell throws a big counter combo but Phuthong just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Clerk Maxwell's body. Clerk Maxwell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Clerk Maxwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice looking combination but Phuthong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
Phuthong walks into a straight right hand from Clerk Maxwell.#T2#
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clerk Maxwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clerk Maxwell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clerk Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a looping right.
Phuthong jabs Clerk Maxwell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.#T3#
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a jab.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Clerk Maxwell does no damage. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clerk Maxwell thuds a left hand into Phuthong's body.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Phuthong's head.
Clerk Maxwell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clerk Maxwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Clerk Maxwell should have avoided that one.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that James Clerk Maxwell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Clerk Maxwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
Phuthong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clerk Maxwell throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Clerk Maxwell's belly button to the back.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Clerk Maxwell's belly button to the back.
Clerk Maxwell moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phuthong misses with a body punch
and Clerk Maxwell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Clerk Maxwell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild combination.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clerk Maxwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Clerk Maxwell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. #T3#
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
Clerk Maxwell takes one on the button.
Clerk Maxwell throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
James Clerk Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clerk Maxwell throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Clerk Maxwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Clerk Maxwell takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell lands the left hand.
Phuthong scores with a jab. Clerk Maxwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell takes one to the chin there.
Clerk Maxwell ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eh Phuthong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 136
Date: Jan 22, 2023

#R1#
Phuthong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
A left lands for Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the body
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Green tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Phuthong misses with a double jab
and Green counters with a thumping low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Green moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Green tried to counter with a leg kick but Phuthong avoided it.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Green misses the jab.
Donk. Phuthong catches Green right on the button with a cross.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Green doesn't seem bothered though.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong. #T2#
Nice shot by Phuthong.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phuthong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phuthong slips a jab from Green.
Phuthong misses with a lunging right hand
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Green staying out of range there.
Green takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green is looking to counter punch.
Green smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
Phuthong defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Green staying out of range there.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Green should have avoided that one.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Green.#T4#
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the body from Phuthong misses
and Green counters with a nice leg kick.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phuthong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Green had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Phuthong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong lands with an uppercut that bounces Green off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phuthong defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Green works the jab nicely.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Phuthong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Green's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Green defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.#T1#
Phuthong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Green plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Green misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Green ducks down to avoid it.
Green motions for Phuthong to come forward. Green throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Green appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Green moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong blocks a low kick nicely.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Green misses with a low kick.
Phuthong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green throws a chopping leg kick but Phuthong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Green looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phuthong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Green is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phuthong throws a head kick that misses.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Green might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
and Green makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phuthong with a hook.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Green defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a left and a right that stings Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a looping right hand.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Green misses.
Green slips a straight right by Phuthong.#T4#
Phuthong lands with a straight right. Green didn't see that one coming.
Green defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green throws a leg kick but Phuthong checks it.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Green slips a jab from Phuthong.
Green is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Green moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Green misses with a looping left.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Green half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green slips under a jab.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a poor cross that misses
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong misses the body punch
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Phuthong.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Phuthong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Green ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Green makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phuthong throws a predictable looking body shot
and Green counters with a big head kick but Phuthong shrugs it off. #ROC#Phuthong is rocked!
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong is still on wobbly legs! Can Green finish him?
Phuthong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
Phuthong avoids the head kick by Green.
Phuthong seems to have recovered his senses.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Green is looking to counter punch.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phuthong avoids the head kick by Green.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phuthong swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lester Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Green clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Green.
Green lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phuthong or not.
Green blocking some punches.
Green lands a body punch.
Green working aggressively here.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Phuthong controls his hands.
Green struggles to land a body shot inside as Phuthong controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Green - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3##BC#
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Green blocks a head kick by Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green is looking to counter punch.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Green was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Green takes a jab right on the kisser.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Green.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.#CL#
Green forces Phuthong back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong takes a shot to the head.
Green slows down the pace here.
Phuthong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lester Green.
I think Phuthong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
After winning the bout, Eh Phuthong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 128
Date: Dec 23, 2022

#R1##TD2#
McBean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phuthong was covering up waiting for the punch and McBean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McBean trying to control but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Phuthong striking off his back but it's not causing McBean any problems.
Phuthong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Phuthong is striking but McBean is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB2#
McBean seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Phuthong is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Otto McBean!
Otto McBean is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: RISE 122
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phuthong jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Phuthong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phuthong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong swings for the body but Lee moves out of range. #T1#
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong lands with a nice body punch.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phuthong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong throws out a powerful jab.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Phuthong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
A big right from Lee misses.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Lee connects with a right hand. Phuthong shakes it off.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phuthong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phuthong has time to react.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Lee throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Phuthong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.#T3#
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Lee.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Phuthong jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
Phuthong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phuthong! But no joy.
Phuthong lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Phuthong seems unphased.
Phuthong throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
Phuthong lands an overhand right.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Phuthong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Lee works Phuthong's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Phuthong does it's job there.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee scores with a jab. Phuthong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Phuthong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phuthongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phuthong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phuthong lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Phuthong swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phuthong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Phuthong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Phuthong moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the head.
Phuthong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Lee misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phuthong connects with the punch.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong lands the left hand.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab.
Lee slips under a jab.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Lee misses.
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phuthong lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Lee.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Lee.#T2#
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Phuthong scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Phuthong stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phuthong throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Phuthong connects with a single shot there.
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Phuthong lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Lee.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong slips a jab from Lee.
A big right from Lee misses.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Phuthong scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Phuthong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong throws a good cross that connects.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a series of punches but Phuthong moves out of range.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee misses the jab.
Phuthong throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Phuthong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Lee misses with the combination.
Phuthong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phuthong circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phuthong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Lee.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Phuthong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Lee misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
Phuthong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Phuthong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
A jab from Lee misses. #T1#
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses the jab.
Phuthong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phuthong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phuthong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab by Phuthong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phuthong connects with the punch.
Phuthong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phuthong swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Phuthong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Phuthong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Phuthong. That snapped Lee's head back. #T3#
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Phuthong scores with a nice head shot.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Lee throws a series of punches but Phuthong avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Phuthong.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Phuthong.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Phuthong misses with a left hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Phuthong's defenses.
Phuthong lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Phuthong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong really dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Phuthong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Phuthong defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong lands a lovely overhand right.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Phuthong's belly button to the back.
Phuthong lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee with a hook.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Phuthong.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Phuthong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Lee misses the jab.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Lee throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Phuthong moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee works Phuthong's body with a nice hook.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phuthong lands with a nice body punch.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Phuthong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.#T3#
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Phuthong.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Phuthong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Lee throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Lee throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Lee slips a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phuthong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Phuthong finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Phuthong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phuthong lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Phuthong.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee takes one on the button.
Lee slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phuthong scores with a nice strike.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Phuthong takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phuthong circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Lee.
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
A left lands for Phuthong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Lee misses.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
Phuthong works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Phuthong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phuthong with a nice cross.
Phuthong defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Lee.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Phuthong sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Phuthong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong with a jab.
Phuthong defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
Zombie Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phuthong connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eh Phuthong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 115
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1##KD#
Clerk Maxwell drops Phuthong with a beautiful combination! Phuthong stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clerk Maxwell is looking for the KO!#ROC#Phuthong is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Eh Phuthong has been cut.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong is still on wobbly legs! Can Clerk Maxwell finish him?
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong seems to have recovered his senses.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clerk Maxwell throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Phuthong jabs at Clerk Maxwell's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Clerk Maxwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong defending well as Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big left hand.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
A little feinted left hand from Clerk Maxwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clerk Maxwell at a distance.
A big left from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Clerk Maxwell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Clerk Maxwell avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong stuns Clerk Maxwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clerk Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.#T1#
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clerk Maxwell throws out the jab.
Phuthong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong works Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clerk Maxwell doesn't seem phased though.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.
Phuthong tests Clerk Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clerk Maxwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clerk Maxwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong moves away from the strike by Clerk Maxwell. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phuthong throws a right and a left that Clerk Maxwell avoids nicely.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice uppercut lands for Phuthong. That snapped Clerk Maxwell's head back.
Clerk Maxwell is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Phuthong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong throws a lazy uppercut
and Clerk Maxwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phuthong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clerk Maxwell throws a big counter combination but Phuthong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell drops his hands momentarily and Phuthong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Clerk Maxwell is out of range.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Clerk Maxwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong scores with a nice head shot.
Clerk Maxwell walks into a left hand.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clerk Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.#T3#
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong digs a good hook to Clerk Maxwell's body.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clerk Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
A little feinted left hand from Clerk Maxwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter punch.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a double jab.
Phuthong throws a hook but Clerk Maxwell avoids it easily.
Clerk Maxwell takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phuthong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clerk Maxwell is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Clerk Maxwell misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong misses with a hook
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clerk Maxwell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Clerk Maxwell's shoulder, as Clerk Maxwell tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Clerk Maxwell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Phuthong finds it's way round the side to connect with Clerk Maxwell's head.
Clerk Maxwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuthong connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong tests Clerk Maxwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clerk Maxwell misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the body
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a three punch combo that has Phuthong backing up. Phuthong nods at Clerk Maxwell to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Phuthong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phuthong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phuthong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clerk Maxwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong lands a nice looking body shot.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clerk Maxwell throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Clerk Maxwell's shoulder, as Clerk Maxwell tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong slips a jab from Clerk Maxwell.#T1#
Clerk Maxwell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clerk Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Phuthong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clerk Maxwell momentarily.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong punishes Clerk Maxwell's body with a nice straight punch.
Clerk Maxwell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Clerk Maxwell moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the body
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Clerk Maxwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong connects with a body shot that sends Clerk Maxwell's belly button to the back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clerk Maxwell. #T2#
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clerk Maxwell manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clerk Maxwell drops his hands momentarily and Phuthong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong misses with a lunging right hand
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phuthong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
Clerk Maxwell defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
Clerk Maxwell works Phuthong's body with a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clerk Maxwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clerk Maxwell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clerk Maxwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Clerk Maxwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clerk Maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong cracks Clerk Maxwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Clerk Maxwell moved out of range.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong jabs Clerk Maxwell right on the nose. Clerk Maxwell blinks but takes it well.
Phuthong misses the body punch
and Clerk Maxwell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand.
Clerk Maxwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong throws a hook but Clerk Maxwell avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell swinging wildly here.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Clerk Maxwell lands with a good body shot.
Clerk Maxwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clerk Maxwell throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clerk Maxwell staying out of range there.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phuthong. Phuthong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Clerk Maxwell's ribs.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phuthong momentarily.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws a sloppy head kick and Clerk Maxwell moves out of range easily.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Clerk Maxwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong throws a jab when Clerk Maxwell was well out of range.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Clerk Maxwell ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong takes a swing at Clerk Maxwell's ribcage but misses.
Clerk Maxwell loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Phuthong throws a series of punches but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clerk Maxwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phuthong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Clerk Maxwell slips the punch.
Clerk Maxwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clerk Maxwell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phuthong lands a jab to Clerk Maxwell's midsection.
Clerk Maxwell needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
Phuthong swings for the body but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
Clerk Maxwell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clerk Maxwell moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Clerk Maxwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Clerk Maxwell is just out of range.#T3#
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phuthong jabs Clerk Maxwell right on the nose. Clerk Maxwell blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong scores with a nice right hand.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.
James Clerk Maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clerk Maxwell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clerk Maxwell.
Jab by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clerk Maxwell. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Phuthong lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
A quick step to the side and Clerk Maxwell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clerk Maxwell moves away.
Phuthong misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.
Clerk Maxwell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
After winning the bout, Eh Phuthong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 107: McAlroy v Aspect II
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
Phuthong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocket has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jeffery Epstein Suicide Center in the buildup to the fight.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
Phuthong sizes up Rocket with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Rocket's ribs.
Rocket walks into a left hand.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Rocket moves away and avoids it.
Rocket throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong misses with a body shot
and Rocket counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the body
and Rocket counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocket moves away.
Rocket was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong misses with a body shot
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocket slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Rocket slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Rocket was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rocket rather than just go for the knockout.
Rocket takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phuthong takes a swing at Rocket's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rocket's hands.#T1#
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Rocket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Jab by Phuthong.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocket on the side of the head.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong lands a jab to Rocket's midsection.
Phuthong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phuthong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Rocket does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Rocket throws out a powerful jab.
Rocket uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Rocket takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rocket needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocket blocks a head kick by Phuthong.
Rocket misses with a straight right.
Phuthong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocket stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong scores with a nice strike.
Phuthong misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong lands with a hook. Rocket tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phuthong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Rocket counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocket moves away.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocket on the side of the head.
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Rocket.
Rocket connects with a looping right hand.
Rocket rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phuthong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rocket misses with a looping left.
Phuthong connects with a looping right hand.
Rocket avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocket misses the target.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocket slips a jab from Phuthong.
Rocket throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocket ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Rocket appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Rocket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Rocket saw that one coming.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.#T4#
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocket slips under a jab from Phuthong.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocket misses the target.
Phuthong lands with a cross.
Rocket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Rocket swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Rocket thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong tries to move into range but Rocket moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rocket gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phuthong.
Phuthong scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Phuthong as he connects with a hook.
Rocket on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Rocket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocket on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocket is just out of range.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Phuthong throws a hook but Rocket blocks it.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocket moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Phuthong works Rocket's body with a nice hook.
Rocket looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phuthong lands a nice looking body shot.
Phuthong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice cross by Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a straight right. Rocket didn't see that one coming.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Rocket's body. Rocket takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Rocket.
Phuthong swings for the body but Rocket moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Rocket on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rocket looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Rocket was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocket catches Phuthong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phuthong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rocket's head.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Rocket is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Rocket throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocket.
It looked like Rocket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the head.
Rocket on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Rocket.
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phuthong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phuthong connects with a looping right hand.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocket is just out of range.
It looked like Rocket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Rocket ducks down to avoid it.
Rocket takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocket moves away.
A quick step to the side and Rocket tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Rocket is looking for a counter combo.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Rocket counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phuthong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rocket.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Rocket is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocket.
Rocket connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocket.
Phuthong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rocket stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rocket avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Rocket throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocket misses the target.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Phuthong throws a body punch but Rocket moves out of range.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Phuthong throws a head kick that misses
and Rocket connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Rocket was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Rocket does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Rocket was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rocket might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rocket avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a head shot.
Rocket blocks a jab.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocket.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Rocket listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Rocket counters with a left and a right that stings Phuthong. #ROC#Phuthong is rocked!
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong is still on wobbly legs! Can Rocket finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocket walks into a left hand.
Phuthong seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Rocket cracks Phuthong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rocket looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Rocket ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Rocket throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocket doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rocket uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Rocket slips under a jab.
Rocket steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Rocket was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong moves out of range as Rocket strikes.
Rocket defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocket uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong scores with a decent looking hook.
Phuthong lands a nice shot that snaps Rocket's head back.
Phuthong throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rocket to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Rocket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocket appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong tries a head kick but it misses.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Rocket's shoulder, as Rocket tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocket.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Rocket counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donk. Rocket catches Phuthong right on the button with a cross.
Rocket moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocket gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Rocket moved out of range nicely.
Rocket takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rocket moves out of range of the strikes.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Rocket's shoulder, as Rocket tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Rocket.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocket.
Rocket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Rocket throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocket was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Rocket throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocket sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Rocket swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good exchange - Phuthong coming out on top.#T2#
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
It looked like Rocket was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut
and Rocket counters with a left to the body.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocket was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
A quick step to the side and Rocket tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocket connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong walks into a left hand.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws an off balance right hand
and Rocket counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocket shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Rocket moved out of range.
Phuthong misses with a lunging right hand
and Rocket counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocket.
Phuthong swings for the body but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Phuthong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Rocket is looking to counter punch.
Rocket looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rocket doesn't seem phased though.
Nice straight punches there by Phuthong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocket.
A little feinted left hand from Rocket on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rocket connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.
Rocket moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
As Phuthong looks to move away, Rocket throws a big counter combo but Phuthong just gets out of the way.
Jab by Phuthong.
Phuthong dodges the punch combination from Rocket.
Rocket keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a hook but Rocket avoids it easily.
It looked like Rocket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pocket Rocket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Phuthong moves out of range as Rocket strikes.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocket in his tracks.
Rocket takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phuthong swinging wildly here.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phuthong, as that shot connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phuthong, as that shot connected.
Phuthong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Rocket jabs Phuthong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Rocket misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
During a confident post fight interview, Eh Phuthong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 98: MacAlister v Burdon
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Toyota walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Toyota looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A shot to the liver by Phuthong. Beautiful body shot.
Phuthong lands with a hook. Toyota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Toyota on the side of the head.
Toyota throws a sloppy head kick and Phuthong moves out of range easily.
Phuthong cracks Toyota with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Phuthong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toyota takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phuthong lands a right hook to the body.
Phuthong looks to land a combination. Toyota sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Toyota's head backwards.
Toyota takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phuthong scores with a hook to the body. Toyota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phuthong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Toyota is rocked!
Toyota glances at the clock... BAM! Phuthong nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Toyota crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Toyota is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eh Phuthong!
A relieved looking Eh Phuthong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RISE 93: Kelly v Novak
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong jabs Fries right on the nose. Fries blinks but takes it well.
Fries tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phuthong connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Fries throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phuthong was covering up waiting for the punch and Fries finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phuthong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Phuthong trying to strike off his back.
Phuthong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fries wants to control from the top but Phuthong keeps moving.
Phuthong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Phuthong is striking but Fries is not phased and passes to half guard.
Fries looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Phuthong is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fries lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Phuthong is desperately trying to improve his position but Fries has a good base and remains in mount.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Fries lands a big shot there that rocks Phuthong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fries connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fries has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Phuthong is looking to get to half guard.
Fries lands a nice shot to the head.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fries scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Phuthong?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fries. What's that going to do exactly?
Fries prevents Phuthong from getting the reversal.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fries scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position but Fries isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position but Fries isn't that keen on the idea.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fries lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Fries.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong working to try and regain half guard.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fries. What's that going to do exactly? #T4#
Fries unloading with bombs!
Phuthong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phuthong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fries lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fries working the head and body with strikes.
Phuthong punching from the bottom.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD#
Phuthong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Phuthong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fries wants to pass the guard but Phuthong is keeping the position.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong is striking from the bottom but Fries uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Fries manages to pass to side control.
Fries lands a few punches from side control.
Phuthong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Fries blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Phuthong missing with punches from the bottom.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fries thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phuthong's head.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Fries throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fries avoids the body shot from Phuthong. #T2#
Phuthong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Fries feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fries pushing down on Phuthong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Phuthong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fries is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phuthong is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Fries trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phuthong gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Deacon Fries overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phuthong strikes from the bottom but Fries passes into mount! #T3#
Fries prevents Phuthong from getting the reversal.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phuthong can do to turn this around?
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Phuthong punching from the bottom. #T4#
Fries blocks the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fries not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Fries is working for a kimura but Phuthong is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phuthong missing with punches from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phuthong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fries looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deacon Fries dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Fries's ribs.
Phuthong scores with a hook.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fries dives in and grabs Phuthong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phuthong pushes down on Fries's head and hops out.
Fries takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phuthong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Friess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donk. Phuthong catches Fries right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Fries decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Fries manages to pass to side control.
Phuthong misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Phuthong throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Phuthong is trying to strike from the bottom but Fries has passed into full mount.#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Fries there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fries unloads with some shots from mount but Phuthong bucks and avoids them well.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fries. What's that going to do exactly?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fries working the ground and pound effectively.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong is trying to escape the mount.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T2#
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fries landing strikes from the mount and Phuthong is in trouble!
Phuthong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fries wants to control the pace but Phuthong is squirming around nicely.
Phuthong tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Fries. What's that going to do exactly?
Phuthong can't escape the position.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong can't escape the position.
Fries is landing with some decent strikes but Phuthong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong is desperately trying to improve his position but Fries has a good base and remains in mount.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4#
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Phuthong swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Phuthong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Phuthong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Fries can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phuthong is looking to escape.
Fries prevents Phuthong from getting the reversal.
Eh Phuthong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deacon Fries is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fries blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deacon Fries showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fries, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deacon Fries!
An out of breath Deacon Fries thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE X4
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Donk. Phuthong catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phuthong manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phuthong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Phuthong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phuthong misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong working hard to break the clinch.
Phuthong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Phuthong misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is looking to control Phuthong's arms but Phuthong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
Phuthong works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Phuthong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.#T1##TD2#
Phuthong pulls Johnson into guard. #SU#
Johnson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phuthong lands a nice uppercut.
Phuthong lands a nice uppercut.
Phuthong gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phuthong blocks an uppercut.
Phuthong tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phuthong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson has Phuthong pressed against the cage.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action. #T2#
Phuthong is working Johnson over against the cage.
Phuthong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Phuthong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong with a jab.
Phuthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Phuthong avoids them all with ease.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong fails to pull guard.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phuthong.
Phuthong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phuthong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lefty Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eh Phuthong.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson wants to stall.
Phuthong pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Phuthong lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, Phuthong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Phuthong - that landed with a thud.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Phuthong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phuthong lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson blocks a body shot from Phuthong.
A body shot lands from Phuthong.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Phuthong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong throws a shot to the body.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phuthong.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Phuthong circles away and keeps his distance.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phuthong connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Johnson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Phuthong manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Phuthong back into the cage.
Phuthong lands with a right to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Phuthong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Phuthong lands a right hand.
Phuthong cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phuthong misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phuthong.
Phuthong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phuthong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong lands a left hand.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson works on Phuthong's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Eh Phuthong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phuthong's elbow.
Phuthong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson stalling against the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong lands with a light punch inside.
Phuthong is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Phuthong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phuthong struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phuthong's elbow.
Phuthong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson pushes Phuthong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Phuthong.
Phuthong blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Phuthong gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson is looking to control Phuthong's arms but Phuthong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Phuthong.
Phuthong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phuthong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage.
Phuthong tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phuthong tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lefty Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eh Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Johnson tries a body shot but Phuthong blocks it.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Phuthong fails to pull guard.
Phuthong stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Phuthong tries to tie him up.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Phuthong or not.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Phuthong scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Phuthong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phuthong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Phuthong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phuthong! But no joy.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Phuthong keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Phuthong gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phuthong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Phuthong lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
A shot in the inside from Phuthong.
Phuthong prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.#T2#
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Phuthong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Johnson working aggressively here.
Phuthong blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson just leaning against Phuthong, taking a breather.
Phuthong prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson has Phuthong pressed against the cage.
Lefty Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnson.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phuthong lands a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lefty Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phuthong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
A victorious Eh Phuthong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Lefty Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'My left arm is always strong, remember that!'.

Event: RISE X26
Date: Jun 12, 2022

#R1#
Phuthong is looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell is avoiding it.
Phuthong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clerk Maxwell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Phuthong clinches with his opponent.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clerk Maxwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phuthongs head.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Phuthong's head.
Clerk Maxwell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Phuthong on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands a body shot.
Clerk Maxwell taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell tries to throw a body punch but Phuthong avoids it by throwing Clerk Maxwell back against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Clerk Maxwell breaks from the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell lands a jab to Phuthong's midsection.#T2#
Clerk Maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Clerk Maxwell avoids it with no problem.
Clerk Maxwell connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Phuthong rushes Clerk Maxwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clerk Maxwell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
A short right from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Clerk Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Phuthong tries to clinch up
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong wants to clinch
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand.
Phuthong tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Clerk Maxwell misses the target.
Clerk Maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phuthong tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves away
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell swats away the attempt to clinch by Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Clerk Maxwell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phuthong tries to clinch but Clerk Maxwell is having none of it.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Clerk Maxwell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Clerk Maxwell tries to keep at a distance but Phuthong has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Phuthong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
Clerk Maxwell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clerk Maxwell takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell avoiding damage.
Clerk Maxwell stalling in the clinch but Phuthong improves position.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong working aggressively here.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right hand.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Phuthong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phuthong moves in looking to clinch but Clerk Maxwell pushes him off.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Phuthong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clerk Maxwell, pushing him back against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a light punch inside.
Clerk Maxwell tries to stall but Phuthong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Clerk Maxwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clerk Maxwell misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Clerk Maxwell fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a left to the head.
James Clerk Maxwell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
A short right from Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phuthong swings wildly with an uppercut but Clerk Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards. #T2#
Clerk Maxwell trying to stall but Phuthong improves his position.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Clerk Maxwell to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the side of Clerk Maxwell's head.
Clerk Maxwell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Clerk Maxwell fails to land.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell is leaning against Phuthong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Clerk Maxwell manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Clerk Maxwell gets tackled into the cage by Phuthong. Phuthong maintains the clinch. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell breaks from the clinch.
Phuthong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Clerk Maxwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a wild body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phuthong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL2#
Phuthong moves into range and clinches up with Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to stall.
Clerk Maxwell lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Clerk Maxwell. #T4#
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clerk Maxwell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clerk Maxwell tries to work over Phuthong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell tries to stall but Phuthong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong blocks a body shot from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clerk Maxwell working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Clerk Maxwell breaks the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phuthong can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Phuthong moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Clerk Maxwell dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Phuthong forces Clerk Maxwell back against the cage and clinches.
Clerk Maxwell throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Clerk Maxwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell misses with some punches.
Clerk Maxwell lands a left hand.
Clerk Maxwell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clerk Maxwell throws a head punch that misses.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong pushes Clerk Maxwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phuthong takes a shot to the head.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to push Phuthong away but Phuthong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Clerk Maxwell tries a body shot but Phuthong blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Clerk Maxwell. #T1#
Clerk Maxwell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell misses with a body punch.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Clerk Maxwell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clerk Maxwell presses Phuthong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Phuthong has managed to clinch.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong. #T2#
Phuthong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Clerk Maxwell on the inside.
Clerk Maxwell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phuthong lands a hook that snaps the head of Clerk Maxwell backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Clerk Maxwell leaning his opponent against the cage.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Clerk Maxwell stalling the fight.
Clerk Maxwell is working Phuthong over against the cage.
Clerk Maxwell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phuthong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong has a couple of punches blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Phuthong working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Clerk Maxwell lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Clerk Maxwell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land. #T3#
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell scores with a shot to the side of Phuthong's head.
Clerk Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clerk Maxwell.
Clerk Maxwell blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Clerk Maxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phuthong closes the distance but Clerk Maxwell moves to the side
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Clerk Maxwell misses.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Clerk Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Clerk Maxwell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phuthong looks to clinch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phuthong moves to clinch but Clerk Maxwell breaks away
letting Clerk Maxwell counter with a right hand. #ROC#Phuthong is rocked!
Phuthong darts in trying to clinch
and Clerk Maxwell counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Clerk Maxwell!
James Clerk Maxwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals A
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Phuthong fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Cheese.
Cheese connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phuthong momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Eh Phuthong has been cut.
Cheese fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cheese staying out of range there.
Cheese misses with an uppercut. Phuthong saw that one coming.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Cheese.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheese.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong's corner calls for a 1-2. Phuthong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
Phuthong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phuthong defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand.
Cheese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Cheese does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong slips a jab and a cross from Cheese.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of Cheese's head.
Phuthong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cheese slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Cheese takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cheese throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Phuthong throws out a counter right but Cheese avoids it with no problem.
Cheese lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Cheese.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Cheese finds it's way through Phuthong's defenses.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheese.
Nice defenses there by Cheese.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Cheese is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cheese moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Cheese doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Cheese misses with a straight left.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Phuthong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheese slips a jab from Phuthong.
Cheese throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cheese.
Cheese wants to land a leg kick but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong slips a jab from Cheese.
Phuthong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cheese.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Cheese misses.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Cheese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheese takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cheese loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Phuthong tries to clinch but Cheese is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cheese misses the target.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Cheese ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Phuthong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phuthong.
Cheese throws a nice looking combination but Phuthong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cheese throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Phuthong rushes Cheese and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phuthong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Cheese tries to work over Phuthong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phuthong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheese lands with a right to the head.
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phuthong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong being controlled against the cage.
Cheese softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phuthong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage.
Phuthong lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Phuthong manages to pull guard.
Cheese is fighting to break Phuthong's control of his arms but Phuthong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Phuthong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eh Phuthong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Phuthong connects with the punch.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cheese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Cheese's shoulder, as Cheese tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cheese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheese slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong slips a jab from Cheese.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Cheese.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Cheese's head but Cheese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong lands a nice shot that snaps Cheese's head back.
Cheese scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phuthong in his tracks.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheese doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong misses with a straight left. #T1#
Phuthong lands an overhand right.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Cheese swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phuthong counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong with a nice cross.
Cheese missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong lands an overhand right.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cheese doesn't seem phased though.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Cheese slips the punch.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong is looking to clinch but Cheese is avoiding it.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cheese misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cheese momentarily.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Cheese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phuthong.
Phuthong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range.
Cheese moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Cheese keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Cheese lands a big right hand that sends Phuthong crashing to the mat! Cheese stays standing though and waves Phuthong back to his feet!#ROC#Phuthong is rocked!
Cheese misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheese finish him?
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong is aggressively charging in as Cheese backs up avoiding any damage. Cheese tosses out a jab and Phuthong runs right into it face first! Phuthong is out cold! Cheese dropped down on all fours and is barking in Phuthong's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Eric Cheese!
Charles Eric Cheese decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 6 A
Date: Apr 28, 2022

#R1#
Jooseppi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jooseppi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Jooseppi's head but Jooseppi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong misses the body punch
enabling Jooseppi to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Jooseppi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Jooseppi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jooseppi throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Jooseppi saw that one coming.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Jooseppi.
Phuthong thuds his right hand into Jooseppi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jooseppi is just out of range.
Jooseppi throws out a counter right but Phuthong avoids it with no problem.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Jooseppi avoids the punch easily.
Jooseppi swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Jooseppi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Jooseppi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Jooseppi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jooseppi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jooseppi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jooseppi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phuthong jabs at Jooseppi's body.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Jooseppi avoids the punch easily.
Jooseppi loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Jooseppi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong lands with a straight right. Jooseppi didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jooseppi doesn't seem phased though.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Jooseppi.
Jooseppi misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jooseppi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jooseppi doesn't seem phased though.
Jooseppi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Phuthong's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jooseppi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong lands a lovely overhand right.
Jooseppi throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Jooseppi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jooseppi wants to clinch up but Phuthong keeps it at a distance.
Jooseppi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phuthong, as that shot connected. #T3#
Jooseppi moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phuthong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD2#
Jooseppi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Phuthong is trying to defend but Jooseppi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Phuthong is refusing to be controlled, as Jooseppi sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jooseppi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jooseppi is looking to take a break and control but Phuthong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phuthong tries to roll over but Jooseppi keeps him under control.#T4#
Phuthong is trying to stand.
Jooseppi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Phuthong reverses the position - he's now on top in Jooseppi's guard.
Phuthong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jooseppi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU#
Phuthong stands up and waves to Jooseppi to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong works Jooseppi's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jooseppi.
Jooseppi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jooseppi throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jooseppi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Jooseppi's ribs.
Phuthong thuds a left hand into Jooseppi's body.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Jooseppi should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Jooseppi misses. #T1#
Phuthong slips a straight right by Jooseppi.
Jooseppi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Jooseppi.
Jooseppi looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jooseppi.
Phuthong throws a one two combo.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Jooseppi is just out of range.
Phuthong tests Jooseppi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jooseppi was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Jooseppi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jooseppi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Phuthong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jooseppi can do to turn this around?
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Jooseppi misses with a straight left.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jooseppi scores with a three punch combo!
Phuthong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jooseppi was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Jooseppi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Phuthong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phuthong takes a swing at Jooseppi's ribcage but misses.
Jooseppi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phuthong throws out a powerful jab.
Jooseppi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Jooseppi with the counter takedown but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Jooseppi is out of range.
Jab, jab by Phuthong - just one landing.
Jooseppi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jooseppi.#T3#
Phuthong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phuthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Jooseppi.
Jooseppi misses with a wild combination.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Jooseppi moves away and avoids it.
Jooseppi throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Phuthong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Phuthong sizes up Jooseppi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jooseppi avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Jooseppi ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Jooseppi moves out of range. #T4#
Phuthong swings for the body but Jooseppi moves out of range.
Jooseppi dodges the punch combination from Phuthong.
Phuthong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jooseppi slips under a jab.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jooseppi momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jooseppi lands a head shot.
Jooseppi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jooseppi was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jooseppi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phuthong wants it to stay on the feet.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phuthong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jooseppi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phuthong scrambles back to his feet.
Phuthong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jooseppi counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong throws a good cross that connects.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Jooseppi slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Phuthong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of Jooseppi's head.
Jooseppi misses with a body shot.
Jooseppi misses with a straight right.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jooseppi.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jooseppi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Jooseppi misses.
A quick step to the side and Phuthong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong jabs Jooseppi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jooseppi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phuthong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jooseppi. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Jooseppi saw that one coming.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jooseppi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jooseppi moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jooseppi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Jooseppi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jooseppi looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
Jooseppi walks into a jab.
Jooseppi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jooseppi defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the body from Phuthong misses
and Phuthong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of Jooseppi's head.
Phuthong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Jooseppi slips the punch.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jooseppi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Jooseppi moves out of range.
Jooseppi misses with a looping right.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Jooseppi slips the punch.
Phuthong keeps the fight on the outside.
Jooseppi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Jooseppi shoots in and bounces Phuthong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Phuthong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jooseppi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jooseppi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jooseppi trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuthong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jooseppi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES#
Phuthong has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jooseppi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Phuthong gets control of Jooseppi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phuthong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Phuthong keeping moving, preventing Jooseppi from controlling successfully.
Jooseppi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Jooseppi is pushing down on Phuthong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phuthong is fighting to maintain full guard but Jooseppi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Jooseppi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jooseppi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Phuthong trying to control but Jooseppi postures up.
Raja Jooseppi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jooseppi is trying to control. Phuthong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phuthong is trying to stand up here but Jooseppi is controlling him well.
Jooseppi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phuthong is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phuthong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 5 B
Date: Apr 11, 2022

#R1##TD#
Beckwith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phuthong on his heels. He'll look to pass Phuthong's guard now, I'm sure.
Phuthong is wriggling around but Beckwith manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Beckwith wants to take a breather but Phuthong is having none of it.
Phuthong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beckwith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phuthong trying to hold on to Beckwith's head to control him but Beckwith postures up.
Beckwith prevents Phuthong from standing back up.
Beckwith tries to pass to full mount but Phuthong defends it.
Phuthong is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Phuthong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Some wild striking there from Phuthong. #T1#
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong scores with a hook.
Beckwith moves to clinch but Phuthong breaks away
and Phuthong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phuthong slaps away a takedown attempt from Beckwith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckwith.
Beckwith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Beckwith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Phuthong misses with a left hand #CL#
and Beckwith counters by moving into the clinch. #T2##TD#
Beckwith successfully pulls guard.
Beckwith keeping moving, preventing Phuthong from controlling successfully.
Phuthong wants to get up but he can't break Beckwith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Beckwith looking for a guillotine here but Phuthong defends easily. #SUB#
Beckwith looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Phuthong is defending well. Beckwith quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Phuthong has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Beckwith celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudy Beckwith!

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 4 A
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Phuthong connects with a looping right hand.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Cheese.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Charles Eric Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheese misses with a left hand
and Phuthong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phuthong!
Cheese misses with a lunging right hand
and Phuthong counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phuthong, as that shot connected.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Phuthong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phuthong works Cheese's body with a nice hook.
Cheese really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong lands with an uppercut that bounces Cheese off the cage and back into range.
Phuthong throws a hook but Cheese avoids it easily.
It looked like Cheese wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phuthong jabs at Cheese's body.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Cheese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
A big right from Cheese misses.
Phuthong lands a jab-cross combination.
Phuthong misses with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Cheese connects with a body shot.
Cheese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Phuthong.
Cheese takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong scores with a jab. Cheese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Cheese saw that one coming.
Cheese throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong counters with a body kick.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Cheese moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Phuthong to counter with a crisp jab.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Cheese moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Cheese throwing a counter right hand but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Phuthong.
Phuthong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phuthong, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cheese scores with the left hand. Phuthong knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Cheese misses.
Cheese misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Cheese uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Cheese swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cheese stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cheese had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cheese misses with a hook to the body
and Phuthong counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Phuthong to counter with a crisp jab.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Cheese connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phuthong's hands.#T3#
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Cheese misses with a straight left.
Cheese cracks Phuthong with a good jab.
Phuthong thuds his right hand into Cheese's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phuthong connects with a single shot there.
Cheese looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Cheese takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phuthong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cheese in his tracks.
Phuthong lands a nice looking body shot.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Cheese's body. Cheese takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phuthong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheese doesn't seem bothered though.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Cheese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Phuthong defending well as Cheese loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Cheese is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
A jab from Cheese misses.
Cheese throws an off balance right hand
and Phuthong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Cheese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cheese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phuthong cracks Cheese with an open hand slap.
Cheese staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong throws the kick towards the body but Cheese avoids it.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Cheese moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Cheese's shoulder, as Cheese tries to avoid the shot.
Cheese throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phuthong counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Phuthong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cheese manages to avoid it.
Phuthong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cheese misses with a combination
and Phuthong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phuthong throws a low kick but Cheese moves out of range easily.
Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cheese throws a right hand that misses
and Phuthong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phuthong catches Cheese with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Cheese throws a combination that misses
and Phuthong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheese looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Left hook, right uppercut from Phuthong.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese throws a right hand that misses
enabling Phuthong to counter with a crisp jab.
Cheese scores with the left hand. Phuthong knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Cheese paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Phuthong is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Eh Phuthong has been cut.
Cheese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cheese misses with a shot to the body
and Phuthong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phuthong throws a series of punches but Cheese moves out of range.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Phuthong.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cheese counters with a nice body shot.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheese throws a lazy uppercut
and Phuthong counters with a stiff right hand.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Phuthong scores with a hook to the body. Cheese takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phuthong throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Cheese walks into a straight right hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
Cheese throws a shot to the body.
Cheese misses with a lunging right hand
and Phuthong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cheese lands a body shot.
Phuthong is breathing heavily.
Cheese uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phuthong has time to react.
Cheese lands a jab.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Cheese moved out of range.
Cheese sizes up Phuthong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phuthong is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheese finish him?
Cheese slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Cheese moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Cheese thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Phuthong out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Eric Cheese!
A victorious Charles Eric Cheese thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 3 A
Date: Mar 10, 2022

#R1#
Phuthong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong lands with a right hand.
Zemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Zemin.
Zemin throws out a loose jab but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Phuthong's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Zemin's ribs.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
It seemed like Zemin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zemin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zemin walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
Phuthong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Zemin moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Zemin breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Zemin as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Phuthong - just one landing.
Phuthong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zemin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zemin throws out a counter right but Phuthong avoids it with no problem.#T1##CL2#
Zemin moves into the clinch.
Zemin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zemin has Phuthong pressed against the cage.
Phuthong tries to circle away but Zemin has him pinned against the cage.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phuthong lands a body punch.
Phuthong is trying to push Zemin away but Zemin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phuthong misses with the head strike.
Zemin lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zemin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zemin stalling in the clinch. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Phuthong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zemin just leaning against Phuthong, taking a breather.
Zemin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Phuthong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zemin can turn it around.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Unang Zemin.
A left lands for Phuthong.
Zemin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zemin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zemin avoids a kick to the body.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Zemin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zemin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Phuthong.
Zemin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phuthong counters with a nice uppercut.
Zemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zemin has time to react.
A jab from Phuthong misses. #T3#
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Zemin ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Zemin.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zemin misses the jab.
Phuthong throwing a counter right hand but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Phuthong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zemin.
Phuthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Zemin.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong works Zemin's body with a nice hook.
Phuthong throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Phuthong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zemin misses with a series of wild punches.
Zemin misses with a looping right.
Phuthong throws a big counter combination but Zemin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phuthong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zemin can pounce on him. #T4#
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zemin moves away.
Phuthong scores with a decent looking hook.
Zemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Zemin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong throws a hook but Zemin avoids it easily.
Phuthong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zemin misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong is looking for a counter combo.
Zemin walks into a straight right hand from Phuthong.
Zemin walks into a left hand.
Zemin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phuthong cracks Zemin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Zemin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zemin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zemin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Phuthong wants to get back to striking at distance but Zemin won't allow it.
Phuthong tries to break free but Zemin pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zemin throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zemin throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phuthong.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Zemin avoids the punch easily.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Phuthong punishes Zemin's body with a nice straight punch.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the head.
Phuthong swats away the attempt to clinch by Zemin.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zemin misses with a straight right.
Phuthong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zemin can do to turn this around?
Zemin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Zemin misses its intended target. #T1#
Zemin thows a body kick. Phuthong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A lazy left from Zemin finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Zemin throws a sloppy head kick and Phuthong moves out of range easily.
Zemin misses with a hook.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zemin connects with a solid leg kick.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zemin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zemin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phuthong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Zemin.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zemin on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong lands a right hook to the body.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A jab from Phuthong finds it's way through Zemin's defenses.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Zemin.
A head kick misses from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Zemin ducked under it nicely.
Zemin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong slips a jab from Zemin.
Zemin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
A head kick misses from Zemin.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zemin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Phuthong circles away.
Zemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Zemin just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Zemin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Zemin avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zemin.
Phuthong lands a jab to the head.
Zemin moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
A big right from Zemin misses.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Phuthong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zemin unleashes a big counter combination but Phuthong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Zemin defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zemin misses with a straight right.
Phuthong catches Zemin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zemin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zemin.
Phuthong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zemin's hands.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Zemin ducked under it nicely.
Zemin looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Zemin ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Zemin avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.
Zemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin lands with a nice body punch.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong scores with the left hand. Zemin knows he should have avoided that one.
Phuthong blocks a head kick by Zemin.
Phuthong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Phuthong defending well as Zemin loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zemin throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Zemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin misses the jab.
Zemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zemin throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
Zemin throws a poor cross that misses
and Phuthong counters with a nice uppercut.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Zemin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Phuthong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zemin.
Zemin throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phuthong stuns Zemin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zemin misses with an uppercut. Phuthong saw that one coming.
Phuthong misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Zemin.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zemin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Phuthong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phuthong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of Zemin's head.#CL2#
Zemin moves into the clinch successfully.
Zemin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zemin trying to control the position but instead, Phuthong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zemin into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zemin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zemin keeps control of Phuthong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phuthong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Phuthong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Zemin should have avoided that one.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Zemin's body. Zemin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phuthong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zemin tests Phuthong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Zemin misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong blocks a head kick by Zemin.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zemin drops his hands momentarily and Phuthong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zemin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Zemin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Zemin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Zemin tries to clinch but Phuthong is having none of it.
Phuthong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zemin defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zemin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong stuns Zemin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zemin misses with a hook
enabling Phuthong to counter with a crisp jab.
Zemin slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Zemin looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
Zemin lands a jab to the nose.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zemin throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
Zemin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phuthong.
Zemin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zemin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phuthong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Zemin.
Phuthong lands a right hook to the body.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Zemin throws out a counter right but Phuthong avoids it with no problem.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unang Zemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Zemin.
Zemin misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phuthong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 2 A
Date: Feb 22, 2022

#R1#
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Son was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Son fails with a takedown attempt.
Son blocks a jab.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Son has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Phuthong.
Son blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Son tries to pull guard but Phuthong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Son misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phuthong blocks a body shot from Son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phuthong.
Phuthong gets through Son's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Son tries to pull guard but Phuthong holds him up against the cage and eventually Son drops back down to his feet.
Eh Phuthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wingers Son.#T1#
Son fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Son manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Son is looking for a triangle but Phuthong pushes his legs off easily.
Phuthong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Son has a closed guard, preventing Phuthong from standing up.
Son manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phuthong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuthong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Son looking to pass the guard.
Son being controlled here momentarily.
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuthong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phuthong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Son drops back looking for a leg! Phuthong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phuthong manages to kick Son off! Son jumps back into Phuthong's guard. #T3#
Phuthong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Phuthong keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Phuthong controls Son momentarily but Son frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Son has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phuthong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Phuthong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Son backs up against the cage.
Son has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Son there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Phuthong swings for the body but Son moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Son moves out of range.
Phuthong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Son's shoulder, as Son tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong lands with an uppercut that bounces Son off the cage and back into range.
Son slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Son drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phuthong defends it well.
Son steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a nice shot to the body.
Son takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Son wants to clinch up but Phuthong keeps it at a distance.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Son counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Son trying to control the position from guard on top but Phuthong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Son stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phuthong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
That's time! Phuthong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Phuthong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Son.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Son wants to clinch
and Phuthong counters with a nice uppercut.
Son ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Son shoots in looking for a takedown. Phuthong tries to sprawl out of it but Son keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phuthong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Son uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Son can do to turn this around?
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Son moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Son blocks a jab.
And Son tries to counter it with a takedown but Phuthong pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Son slips a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Son.
Phuthong scores with a body shot.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Son is out of range.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Son moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Son moves out of range. #CL2#
Son gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Son is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phuthong to keep the fight standing.
Phuthong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phuthong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Son misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phuthong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phuthong working aggressively here. #T2#
Phuthong blocks a body shot from Son.
Son tries a body shot but Phuthong blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Son.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Son tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phuthong's elbow.
Phuthong working aggressively here.
Son jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phuthong walks away with a smile on his face. Son gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eh Phuthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wingers Son.
Phuthong lands an overhand right.
Son takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Son.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Phuthong keeps the fight on the outside.
Son on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Son sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Son changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Phuthong misses with a straight left. #T3#
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong tries to bum rush Son with a series of wild strikes but Son uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Son slips under a jab from Phuthong.
And Son tries to counter it with a takedown but Phuthong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Son takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phuthong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Son moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Son.
Son feints the counter takedown.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Son bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Son tries to clinch up but Phuthong circles away and keeps his distance.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Son moves away.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. Son was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Son feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong lands a jab to Son's midsection.
Phuthong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Son manages to avoid it.
Son tries to clinch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Son moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Son at a distance.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Son is just out of range.
Son doesn't manage to clinch there - Phuthong circles away.
Son needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Son.
Phuthong misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Son moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Son is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Phuthong lands a right hook to the body.
Phuthong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Son gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Son tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Son looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phuthong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Phuthong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Son moved out of range.
Son shoots in for a takedown but Phuthong shows good takedown defense.
Phuthong throws a hook but Son avoids it easily.
Phuthong connects with the punch.#T1#
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Son stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Son fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Son changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Phuthong throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Son counters with a shoot takedown. Phuthong fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Son thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Son looking to pass the guard.
Son trying to control but Phuthong is working from the bottom.
Son might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phuthong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Phuthong holds on and takes a little breather.
Son wants to control from the top but Phuthong keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Son advances to half guard.
Son wants to free his trapped foot but Phuthong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Son wants to take a breather but Phuthong is having none of it. #T3#
Phuthong is in trouble now - Son has advanced to mount!
Son takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Phuthong wants to hold on but Son pushes him away.
Wingers Son has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Son goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Phuthong is on top in guard. #SUB2#
Son looking for a guillotine here but Phuthong defends easily. #SUB2#
Son working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phuthong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phuthong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Phuthong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Son is proving hard to escape from.
Son not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Son is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Phuthong is aware though and is defending well.
Phuthong looking to sit in guard and control but Son gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phuthong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 1 A
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Kurosaki walks into a jab.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Phuthong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki misses with a looping right.
Kurosaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phuthong momentarily.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
It looked like Phuthong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kurosaki swings widly with a right hand
letting Phuthong counter with a right hand.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki tries to clinch there but Phuthong circles away.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
Kurosaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phuthong stalks Kurosaki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kurosaki's face. Kurosaki staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kurosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phuthong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurosaki.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Kurosaki avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
A big right from Kurosaki misses. #T1#
Phuthong lands a slapping body shot.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but Phuthong moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kurosaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Phuthong counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kurosaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kurosaki takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phuthong throws a combination that misses
enabling Kurosaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Phuthong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurosaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurosaki. Kurosaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosaki misses with a straight left.
Phuthong punishes Kurosaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kurosaki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Phuthong catches Kurosaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phuthong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Kurosaki's head but Kurosaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Phuthong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phuthong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phuthong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Kurosaki throws out a counter right but Phuthong avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kurosaki doesn't seem phased though.
Kurosaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kurosaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phuthong doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Phuthong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Kurosaki.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Kurosaki misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Kurosaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurosaki. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosaki.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong jabs Kurosaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurosaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
It looked like Phuthong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.#T4#
A slow jab from Kurosaki misses its intended target.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Kurosaki misses with an uppercut. Phuthong saw that one coming.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Kurosaki moved out of range.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurosaki catches Phuthong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Kurosaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phuthong throws a hook but Kurosaki blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kurosaki throws out the jab.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kurosaki misses the jab.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Kurosaki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phuthongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong throws a nice looking combination but Kurosaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosaki.
Kurosaki moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
A jab from Phuthong does it's job there.
Kurosaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong walks into a jab.
Phuthong takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Phuthong scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Kurosaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong lands with a right hand.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kurosaki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Phuthong has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Kurosaki saw that one coming.
Kurosaki misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Phuthong misses the target.
Kurosaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.#T1#
Phuthong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kurosaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurosaki scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong misses with a wild combination.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Phuthong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phuthong defending well as Kurosaki loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands with a nice body punch.
Kurosaki throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Kurosaki slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Phuthong as he connects with a hook.
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
Phuthong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurosaki can do to turn this around?
Kurosaki throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kurosaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phuthong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kurosaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kurosaki catches Phuthong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Phuthong misses. #T2#
Kurosaki swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Kurosaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Kurosaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phuthong on the side of the head.
Kurosaki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A big left from Kurosaki misses.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kurosaki ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Kurosaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Kurosaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kurosaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong swings for the body but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki thuds a left hand into Phuthong's body.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Kurosaki darts in and clinches Phuthong up against the cage.
Phuthong lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land. #T3##BC#
Phuthong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kurosaki.
Kurosaki misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong lands the left hand.
Kurosaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Kurosaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Kurosaki slips the punch.
Kurosaki throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Kurosaki clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
Phuthong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
Phuthong working hard to break the clinch.
Phuthong blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Phuthong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kurosaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phuthong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong jabs Kurosaki right on the nose. Kurosaki blinks but takes it well.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Kurosaki.
Phuthong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Kurosaki moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Kurosaki moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kurosaki fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurosaki.
A head punch on the inside from Kurosaki fails to land.
Kurosaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosaki.
Phuthong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki pushes Phuthong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kurosaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Phuthong controls his hands.
Phuthong lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurosaki's head.
Kurosaki lands a right hook to the body.
Kurosaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Kurosaki slips a jab from Phuthong.
Kurosaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phuthong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kurosaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Phuthong slips under a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phuthong takes a swing at Kurosaki's ribcage but misses.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurosaki missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurosaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurosaki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kurosaki misses with a hook.
Phuthong circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Kurosaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurosaki sizes up Phuthong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong moves forwards but Kurosaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Kurosaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phuthong throws a lazy right hand but Kurosaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurosaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong cracks Kurosaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab from Kurosaki.
Nice shot lands for Phuthong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Kurosaki's body. Kurosaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong lands a jab to Kurosaki's midsection.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Phuthong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akio Kurosaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eh Phuthong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Kurosaki looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Kurosaki moves out of range.
Kurosaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phuthong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phuthong walks into a straight right hand from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurosaki misses with a looping left.
A jab from Kurosaki does it's job there.
Kurosaki looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Kurosaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Kurosaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kurosaki loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Kurosaki scores with the left hand. Phuthong knows he should have avoided that one.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurosaki.
A slow jab from Phuthong misses its intended target.
Kurosaki avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong slips a jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phuthong on the side of the head.#T3#
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong scores with a nice strike.
Kurosaki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phuthong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kurosaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kurosaki at a distance. #CL2#
Kurosaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Kurosaki tries to throw a body punch but Phuthong avoids it by throwing Kurosaki back against the cage.
Kurosaki misses with the head strike.
Kurosaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosaki can't find room to land a body shot as Phuthong controls the action.
Phuthong blocks an elbow strike.
Kurosaki lands a body punch.
Kurosaki connects with a knee to the head.
Kurosaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kurosaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akio Kurosaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kurosaki has Phuthong pressed against the cage, preventing Phuthong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurosaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurosaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kurosaki misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Phuthong.
Phuthong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurosaki backwards.
Kurosaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kurosaki tries a body shot but Phuthong blocks it.
Phuthong lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Kurosaki manages to break the clinch.
Phuthong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Phuthong. That snapped Kurosaki's head back.
Kurosaki connects with the punch.
Kurosaki throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kurosaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phuthong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kurosaki.
Kurosaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Phuthong.
Kurosaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eh Phuthong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phuthong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
A relieved looking Eh Phuthong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GROUCH FC PROVING GROUNDS 3
Date: Nov 11, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rizzo lunges at Reinhardt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reinhardt's hand.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reinhardt.
Reinhardt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rizzo with a body shot.
Reinhardt misses with a hook to the body
and Reinhardt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reinhardt. Rizzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reinhardt throws an off balance right hand
and Rizzo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinhardt works Rizzo's body with a nice hook.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reinhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Reinhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reinhardt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reinhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reinhardt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rizzo lands a nice looking body shot.
Rizzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Reinhardt misses.
Rizzo is looking to wear down Reinhardt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rizzo gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Reinhardt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rizzo scores with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Rizzo as he connects with a hook.
Reinhardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Reinhardt misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
Rizzo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rizzo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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